AMD Radeon RX 550 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5

The AMD Radeon RX 550 is the faster graphics card, scoring 6/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 3/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5 — roughly 100% faster. If your budget allows, the AMD Radeon RX 550 is the better long-term choice.

Winner

AMD Radeon RX 550

6
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5

3
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 550NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5
Gaming score6/1003/100
VRAM2 GB2 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
TDP50 W49 W
Boost clock1183 MHz902 MHz
ReleaseApr 2017Jun 2014
MSRP$49.00$49.00

AMD Radeon RX 550 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5: which should you buy?

The AMD Radeon RX 550 is the faster graphics card, scoring 6/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 3/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5 — roughly 100% faster. If your budget allows, the AMD Radeon RX 550 is the better long-term choice. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 550 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5?
The AMD Radeon RX 550 is faster for gaming, scoring 6/100 versus 3/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5 (about 100% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 550 or the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Radeon RX 550. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GDDR5 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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