ASUS GeForce GT 730 vs MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus
ASUS GeForce GT 730 2GB GDDR5
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 8GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce GT 730 2GB GDDR5
The ASUS GeForce GT 730 is generally well-regarded for basic tasks like video playback and drawing programs on Windows, with easy installation and good value for money. However, there are significant compatibility concerns with Linux, particularly with newer kernels, and one user had a very negative experience with the seller. Overall, it's a decent budget card for Windows users but not recommended for Linux enthusiasts.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Good for basic tasks
- Works well on Windows
- Low price
- Supports up to 3 monitors
Cons
- Linux compatibility issues
- Poor seller experience
- Limited gaming performance
- 4K only at 30Hz
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 8GB GDDR7 Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this GPU, praising its performance, quiet operation, and visual appeal. It is seen as a significant upgrade from older cards like the GTX 1060 and 1650 Super, especially for gaming and AI features like DLSS 4. Some note the need for a 500W+ power supply, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Quiet operation
- Beautiful design
- Easy installation
- Great value for money
Cons
- Requires 500W+ power supply
- Large size may not fit all cases
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce GT 730 | MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce GT 730 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Kepler | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 40 | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | — | 30★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | — | 19.18000030517578★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | — | 19.18000030517578★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 49★ | 145 |
| Recommended PSU | 300★ | 550 |
| Power Connectors | None | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Passive | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 0 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4★ |
| Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 165★ | 303 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.11 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Upscaling | — | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | ✗ | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 11 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce GT 730 2GB GDDR5
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average compute (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average vram (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ai (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average rt (8th percentile)8th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 8GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce GT 730 2GB GDDR5
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 8GB GDDR7 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 39 specs.
