Qualcomm Adreno 685 vs GeForce GT 730
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GT 730 with Qualcomm Adreno 685, including specs and performance data.
Qualcomm Adreno 685 outperforms GT 730 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 957 | 941 |
| Place by popularity | 51 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.19 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 3.11 | 23.02 |
| Architecture | Fermi (2010−2014) | no data |
| GPU code name | GF108 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 18 June 2014 (12 years ago) | 6 December 2018 (7 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $59.99 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 96 | no data |
| Core clock speed | 700 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 585 million | no data |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 49 Watt | 7 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 11.2 GT/s | no data |
| ROPs | 4 | no data |
| TMUs | 16 | no data |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | no data |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | no data |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | no data |
| Length | 145 mm | no data |
| Width | 1-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | no data |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | DDR3 | no data |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | no data |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | no data |
| Memory clock speed | 800 MHz | no data |
| Memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | no data | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.3a, 1x VGA | no data |
| HDMI | + | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | no data |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | no data |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | no data |
| Vulkan | N/A | - |
| CUDA | 2.1 | - |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Atomic Heart | 5−6
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5−6
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 2−3
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2−3
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Full HD
Medium
| Atomic Heart | 5−6
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5−6
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| Battlefield 5 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
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5−6
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| Fortnite | 10−11
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10−11
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−12
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10−12
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−12
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10−12
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| Valorant | 40−45
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40−45
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Full HD
High
| Atomic Heart | 5−6
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5−6
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| Battlefield 5 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 40−45
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40−45
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Dota 2 | 21−24
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21−24
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| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
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5−6
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| Fortnite | 10−11
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10−11
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−12
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10−12
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 4−5
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4−5
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| Metro Exodus | 3−4
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3−4
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−12
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10−12
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 9−10
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9−10
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| Valorant | 40−45
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40−45
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Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Dota 2 | 21−24
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21−24
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| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
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5−6
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−12
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10−12
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−12
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10−12
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 9−10
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9−10
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| Valorant | 40−45
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40−45
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Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 10−11
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10−11
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1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 5−6
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5−6
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 14−16
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14−16
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 21−24
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21−24
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| Valorant | 18−20
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18−20
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1440p
Ultra
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
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1−2
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| Far Cry 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 5−6
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5−6
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 3−4
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3−4
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1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 3−4
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3−4
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4K
High
| Atomic Heart | 1−2
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1−2
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
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14−16
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| Valorant | 10−12
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10−12
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4K
Ultra
| Dota 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Far Cry 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 1−2
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1−2
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 3−4
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3−4
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4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 3−4
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3−4
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All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 52 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.97 | 2.08 |
| Recency | 18 June 2014 | 6 December 2018 |
| Chip lithography | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 49 Watt | 7 Watt |
Qualcomm Adreno 685 has a 6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 471% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between GeForce GT 730 and Qualcomm Adreno 685.
Be aware that GeForce GT 730 is a desktop graphics card while Qualcomm Adreno 685 is a notebook one.
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