UHD Graphics 730 vs GeForce 9700M GT

Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 9700M GT with UHD Graphics 730, including specs and performance data.

9700M GT
2008
512 MB GDDR3, 45 Watt
0.54

UHD Graphics 730 outperforms 9700M GT by a whopping 670% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1223686
Place by popularitynot in top-10083
Power efficiency0.8319.14
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Generation 12.2 (2022−2023)
GPU code nameG96Raptor Lake GT1
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date29 July 2008 (16 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores32192
Core clock speed625 MHz300 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1550 MHz
Number of transistors314 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology65 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt
Texture fill rate10.0018.60
Floating-point processing power0.0992 TFLOPS0.5952 TFLOPS
Gigaflops148no data
ROPs86
TMUs1612

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).

Laptop sizemedium sizedno data
InterfaceMXM-IIRing Bus
Widthno dataIGP

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 typeGDDR3System Shared
Maximum RAM amount512 MBSystem Shared
Memory bus width128 BitSystem Shared
Memory clock speed800 MHzSystem Shared
Memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
Shared memory-no data

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsMotherboard Dependent

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model4.06.6
OpenGL3.34.6
OpenCL1.13.0
VulkanN/A1.3
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

9700M GT 0.54
UHD Graphics 730 4.16
+670%

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.

9700M GT 208
UHD Graphics 730 1603
+671%

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 Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 4−5
−650%
30−33
+650%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%
Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−600%
7−8
+600%
Hitman 3 5−6
−600%
35−40
+600%
Horizon Zero Dawn 10−11
−650%
75−80
+650%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 6−7
−650%
45−50
+650%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−33
−667%
230−240
+667%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 4−5
−650%
30−33
+650%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%
Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−600%
7−8
+600%
Hitman 3 5−6
−600%
35−40
+600%
Horizon Zero Dawn 10−11
−650%
75−80
+650%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 6−7
−650%
45−50
+650%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−11
−650%
75−80
+650%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−33
−667%
230−240
+667%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 4−5
−650%
30−33
+650%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%
Hitman 3 5−6
−600%
35−40
+600%
Horizon Zero Dawn 10−11
−650%
75−80
+650%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 6−7
−650%
45−50
+650%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−11
−650%
75−80
+650%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−33
−667%
230−240
+667%

1440p
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−600%
7−8
+600%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−600%
7−8
+600%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−600%
7−8
+600%
Hitman 3 6−7
−650%
45−50
+650%
Horizon Zero Dawn 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%
Watch Dogs: Legion 1−2
−600%
7−8
+600%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−600%
21−24
+600%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−600%
7−8
+600%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−600%
14−16
+600%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.54 4.16
Recency 29 July 2008 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

UHD Graphics 730 has a 670.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

The UHD Graphics 730 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 9700M GT in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 9700M GT is a notebook card while UHD Graphics 730 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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