NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M vs NVIDIA Quadro K2000D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a single head-to-head comparison between these two GPUs, and it is decisively in favor of the NVIDIA Quadro K2000D. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the Quadro K2000D scored 3919 points, while the GeForce GT 730M scored 3107 points. That is a 26.1% advantage for the Quadro K2000D, a substantial margin that reflects meaningful differences in memory bandwidth and clock behavior.

The GeForce GT 730M does have one additional benchmark result in the database, a Vulkan score of 3524, but the Quadro K2000D has no corresponding Vulkan measurement recorded, so no cross-format comparison can be drawn from that data. The OpenCL result is the only direct apples-to-apples comparison available, and it favors the workstation card by a wide margin.

Looking at the broader competitive landscape in the database, the Quadro K2000D sits at the 23rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 3919. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D at 3930 (0.3% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M at 3953 (0.9% ahead), the NVIDIA Quadro 2000 at 3898 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics at 3883 (0.9% behind). These deltas are small, indicating that the Quadro K2000D is tightly clustered with its immediate peers; it is neither a standout nor a laggard within that group.

The GeForce GT 730M, by contrast, holds the 20th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 3316 across its two recorded benchmarks. Its nearest rivals are led by the Intel HD Graphics P4600 at 3389 (2.2% ahead), the Intel HD Graphics 530 at 3332 (0.5% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce 920M at 3287 (0.9% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 at 3210 (3.3% behind). The GT 730M is therefore competitive within its own segment, but that segment is positioned well below the Quadro K2000D's performance tier.

The percentile gap between the two cards is telling: the Quadro K2000D ranks three percentile points higher despite its single benchmark, and its raw OpenCL score is more than 26% higher. The data does not support any scenario where the GT 730M outperforms the K2000D in compute workloads.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the same foundational architecture, which makes their performance gap all the more attributable to implementation choices rather than fundamental design changes. Both use the GK107 chip, built on the Kepler architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 28 nm process node. Both have identical transistor counts of 1,270 million, identical die sizes of 118 mm², and identical transistor density of 10.8M per mm². The shading unit count is the same at 384, as are the texture units at 32 and the raster output units at 16.

The first significant divergence appears in memory configuration. The Quadro K2000D uses 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 64.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The GeForce GT 730M also has 2 GB on a 128-bit bus, but it uses DDR3 memory, resulting in only 28.80 GB/s of bandwidth. That is less than half the bandwidth of the Quadro, a crippling disadvantage for any memory-intensive workload. The memory clock also differs: the K2000D runs at 1000 MHz with 4 Gbps effective data rate, while the GT 730M runs at 900 MHz with 1800 Mbps effective. The effective rate difference is stark.

Clock speeds further separate the two. The Quadro K2000D has no base or boost clock listed in the database, but its pixel rate of 7.632 GPixel/s, texture rate of 30.53 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput of 732.7 GFLOPS are all recorded. The GT 730M has a base clock of 725 MHz and a boost clock of 725 MHz, with a pixel rate of 5.800 GPixel/s, texture rate of 23.20 GTexel/s, and FP32 of 556.8 GFLOPS. The Quadro's rates are roughly 26% to 31% higher across these metrics, which aligns closely with the 26.1% OpenCL delta.

Power and physical design also differ. The Quadro K2000D has a TDP of 51 W and is a single-slot card, 202 mm long and 111 mm tall, with no power connectors and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The GT 730M is an MXM module with a TDP of 33 W and no suggested PSU listed, designed for portable devices with display outputs dependent on the host system. The Quadro offers 2x DVI and 1x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, while the GT 730M's outputs are portable-device dependent. The Quadro also uses PCIe 2.0 x16, whereas the GT 730M uses PCIe 3.0 x16.

Both support the same API set: DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. Neither has ray tracing cores or tensor cores recorded. The production status for both is end-of-life. The Quadro was released on 2013-02-28, while the GT 730M was released slightly earlier on 2013-01-19.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the NVIDIA Quadro K2000D is the faster GPU in compute workloads. Its OpenCL score of 3919 versus the GT 730M's 3107 represents a 26.1% advantage, and its higher pixel, texture, and FP32 rates reinforce that lead across every recorded metric. The Quadro's memory bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s versus 28.80 GB/s is the single largest architectural differentiator, and it explains why the compute gap is so wide despite identical core counts.

The GT 730M is not without merit in its own context. It draws only 33 W versus 51 W, making it a lower-power solution, and it is designed as an MXM module for laptops, whereas the Quadro is a full-size desktop card. For a portable device where power efficiency and form factor matter more than raw throughput, the GT 730M has a role. But for any workload where compute performance is the priority, the Quadro K2000D wins on every measurable axis.

The data also places the Quadro in a higher performance tier overall. Its 23rd percentile rank and average score of 3919 put it near the Quadro 2000D and GeForce GT 745M, while the GT 730M's 20th percentile and 3316 average place it closer to integrated graphics like the Intel HD Graphics 530. The GT 730M is a capable entry-level mobile GPU, but it is not in the same class as the K2000D.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in the following recorded specification fields:

| Field | NVIDIA Quadro K2000D | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M |

|---|---|---|

| Generation | Quadro Kepler (Kx000) | GeForce 700M |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |

| Memory Clock | 1000 MHz, 4 Gbps effective | 900 MHz, 1800 Mbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 64.00 GB/s | 28.80 GB/s |

| Base Clock | Not listed | 725 MHz |

| Boost Clock | Not listed | 725 MHz |

| Pixel Rate | 7.632 GPixel/s | 5.800 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 30.53 GTexel/s | 23.20 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 732.7 GFLOPS | 556.8 GFLOPS |

| TDP | 51 W | 33 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | MXM Module |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | Not listed |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 | Portable Device Dependent |

| Dimensions | 202 mm x 111 mm | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2013-02-28 | 2013-01-19 |

| Predecessor | Quadro Fermi | GeForce 600M |

| Successor | Quadro Maxwell | GeForce 800M |

| Launch MSRP | 599 USD | Not listed |

Fields that match between the two include chip (GK107), architecture (Kepler), process node (28 nm), foundry (TSMC), transistors (1,270 million), die size (118 mm²), transistor density (10.8M / mm²), memory size (2 GB), bus width (128 bit), shading units (384), TMUs (32), ROPs (16), power connectors (none), DirectX (12 or 11_0), OpenGL (4.6), Vulkan (1.2.175), and production status (end-of-life).

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher OpenCL benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro K2000D scores 3919 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M scores 3107. That is a 26.1% difference in favor of the Quadro.

Q: Do both GPUs use the same chip architecture?

A: Yes. Both use the GK107 chip on the Kepler architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 28 nm process, with 1,270 million transistors and a die size of 118 mm².

Q: What is the main memory difference between the two?

A: The Quadro K2000D uses 2 GB of GDDR5 with a bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s, while the GT 730M uses 2 GB of DDR3 with a bandwidth of 28.80 GB/s. Both have a 128-bit bus.

Q: Which GPU has a lower power draw?

A: The GeForce GT 730M has a TDP of 33 W, compared to the Quadro K2000D's 51 W.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The Quadro K2000D has an average benchmark score of 3919, while the GT 730M has an average of 3316 across its two recorded benchmarks.

Q: Which GPU ranks higher among all GPUs in the database?

A: The Quadro K2000D sits at the 23rd percentile, while the GT 730M sits at the 20th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Quadro K2000D wins on raw compute performance. Its OpenCL score is 26.1% higher, its FP32 throughput is 732.7 GFLOPS versus 556.8 GFLOPS, its texture rate is 30.53 GTexel/s versus 23.20 GTexel/s, and its pixel rate is 7.632 GPixel/s versus 5.800 GPixel/s. Memory bandwidth is also decisively in its favor at 64.00 GB/s versus 28.80 GB/s. Any workload that depends on memory throughput, such as large data transfers, rendering, or compute kernels, will favor the Quadro heavily.

The GT 730M wins on power efficiency and form factor. It draws 33 W versus 51 W, making it a better fit for thermally constrained environments. It is an MXM module, designed for integration into portable devices, whereas the Quadro is a single-slot desktop card measuring 202 mm by 111 mm. The GT 730M also has a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface versus the Quadro's PCIe 2.0 x16, though no benchmark data indicates that this translates into a performance advantage.

For users who need a desktop workstation card with strong compute performance and dual DVI plus mini-DisplayPort outputs, the Quadro K2000D is the clear choice from the data. For users building or upgrading a laptop where power draw is critical and the workload is modest, the GT 730M is the only practical option between the two, simply because of its MXM form factor. The data does not support any scenario where the GT 730M outperforms the Quadro K2000D in compute, but it does occupy a distinct niche in the mobile segment.