GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 730, leading by roughly 800% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
$80 USD
Benchmark %
1%
VRAM
1 GB DDR3
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Price
$115 USD
Benchmark %
9%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+2237% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 14.4 GB/s)
+633% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 384)
+500% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 64-bit)

GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GT 730: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GT 730

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 800% ahead of the GeForce GT 730. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 730.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GT 730 starts at $80 USD against $115 USD for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 525%. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is trading below its $649 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GT 730 draws just 25W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 6GB against 1GB, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GT 730's 1GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 14 GB/s (384-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GT 730 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GT 730 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti better than the GeForce GT 730?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 800% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 730 or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth the extra $35 USD over the GeForce GT 730?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce GTX 980 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 1GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GT 730GeForce GTX 980 Ti
ArchitectureKeplerMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3842,816

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GT 730GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Base Clock902 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock902 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GT 730GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity1 GB6 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR5
Memory Bus64-bit384-bit
Memory Speed1.8 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth14.4 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GT 730GeForce GTX 980 Ti
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP25 W250 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2014Jun 2015