GPU comparison with benchmarksThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 (Kepler 2.0) and has 1 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 40 GB/s. |
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is based on the graphics chip GK208-302-B1, which comes from the Kepler 2.0 architecture. |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 |
GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | GK208-302-B1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Kepler 2.0 |
13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 2 |
1664 | Shader | 384 |
56 | Render Output Units | 8 |
104 | Texture Units | 32 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is 5.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.253 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 1 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.253 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 5.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 40 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 64 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.050 GHz | Base Clock | 0.902 GHz |
1.178 GHz | Boost Clock | 0.902 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | No |
Thermal DesignThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is powered by 2 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 38 W. |
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145 W | TDP | 38 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | Unknown |
2 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has 0 -- main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | -- |
1 x 65 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports the operation of a maximum of 3 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 3 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v1.4a |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | -- |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | 1 |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is 3840x2160 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 3840x2160 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12 (11_1) |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | No |
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 / Encode | h264 | Decode |
No | h265 / HEVC | No |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | No |
No | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 needs the space of 1 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 2.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | -- |
111 mm | Height | -- |
40 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 1 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 2.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 came on the market in Q2/2014 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
299 $ | Launch Price | 59 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
1 GB GDDR5 |