GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS GeForce GT 730 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 (Kepler 2.0) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 40 GB/s.
The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 550 (Lexa) (GCN 4) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 96 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS GeForce GT 730 has the GK208-302-B1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 is based on the graphics chip Lexa PRO, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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ASUS GeForce GT 730 | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 550 (Lexa) |
GK208-302-B1 | GPU Chip | Lexa PRO |
Kepler 2.0 | Architecture | GCN 4 |
2 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 8 |
384 | Shader | 512 |
8 | Render Output Units | 16 |
32 | Texture Units | 32 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS GeForce GT 730 clocks at 1.253 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 5.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 is 6.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.500 GHz. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.253 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.500 GHz |
5.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 6.0 Gbps |
40 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s |
64 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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0.902 GHz | Base Clock | 1.100 GHz |
0.927 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.206 GHz |
0.90 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
No | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS GeForce GT 730 is powered by connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 38 W. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 65 W. |
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38 W | TDP | 65 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
Unknown | Tjunction max | 80 °C |
PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS GeForce GT 730 is equipped with a total of 0 -- main fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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-- | Fan-Type | Axial |
-- | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Passive cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 3 screens can be operated with the ASUS GeForce GT 730. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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3 | Max. Displays | 4 |
1.4 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
4x HDMI v1.4b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
-- | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS GeForce GT 730 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 3840x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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3840x2160 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12 (11_1) | DirectX | 12 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
No | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS GeForce GT 730 is connected to the system via PCIe 2.0 x 8 lanes and requires 1 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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148 mm | Length | 158 mm |
105 mm | Height | 112 mm |
18 mm | Width | 28 mm |
1 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 2.0 x 8 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe ASUS GeForce GT 730 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q2/2014. The SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5 came on the market in Q4/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | 11268-01 |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
59 $ | Launch Price | 79 $ |
28 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS GeForce GT 730
2 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 550 4G G5
4 GB GDDR5 |