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Game | HD i7 6700K | GeForce GT 730 v2 MSI OC 2GB Edition |
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 664% | 537% |
Halo: Reach | 143% | 102% |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 664% | 537% |
Borderlands 3 | 707% | 573% |
Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order | 950% | 775% |
FIFA 20 | 307% | 239% |
Cyberpunk 2077 | 950% | 775% |
Halo: The Master Chief Collection | 780% | 633% |
eFootball PES 2020 | 421% | 335% |
Fortnite: Chapter 2 | 250% | 192% |
In terms of overall gaming performance, the graphical capabilities of the Nvidia GeForce GT 730 v2 MSI OC 2GB Edition are noticeably better than the Intel HD i7 6700K.
The GT 730 has a 656 MHz higher core clock speed and the same number of Texture Mapping Units as the HD i7 6700K. This results in the GT 730 providing 10.5 GTexel/s better texturing performance. This still holds weight but shader performance is generally more relevant, particularly since both of these GPUs support at least DirectX 10.
The GT 730 has a 656 MHz higher core clock speed than the HD i7 6700K and the same number of Render Output Units. This results in the GT 730 providing 5.2 GPixel/s better pixeling performance. However, both GPUs support DirectX 9 or above, and pixeling performance is only really relevant when comparing older cards.
The HD i7 6700K was released over a year more recently than the GT 730, and so the HD i7 6700K is likely to have better driver support, meaning it will be more optimized for running the latest games when compared to the GT 730.
The GT 730 has 2048 MB video memory, but the HD i7 6700K does not have an entry, so the two GPUs cannot be reliably compared in this area.
The HD i7 6700K has 24 Shader Processing Units and the GeForce GT 730 v2 MSI OC 2GB Edition has 384. However, the actual shader performance of the HD i7 6700K is 221 and the actual shader performance of the GT 730 is 386. The GT 730 having 165 better shader performance and an altogether better performance when taking into account other relevant data means that the GT 730 delivers a slightly smoother and more efficient experience when processing graphical data than the HD i7 6700K.
The HD i7 6700K transistor size technology is 14 nm (nanometers) smaller than the GT 730. This means that the HD i7 6700K is expected to run slightly cooler and achieve higher clock frequencies than the GT 730.
The HD i7 6700K requires 91 Watts to run and the GeForce GT 730 v2 MSI OC 2GB Edition requires 49 Watts. We would recommend a PSU with at least 300 Watts for the HD i7 6700K and a PSU with at least 300 Watts for the GT 730. The HD i7 6700K requires 42 Watts more than the GT 730 to run. The difference is significant enough that the HD i7 6700K may have a slight adverse affect on your yearly electricity bills in comparison to the GT 730.
Core Speed | 350 MHz | vs | ![]() | 1006 MHz | |
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Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | ![]() | vs | - | |
Architecture | Skylake GT2-R0 | Kepler GK208-301-A1 | |||
OC Potential | None | vs |
![]() | Poor | |
Driver Support | Great |
![]() | vs | Good | |
Release Date | 05 Aug 2015 | ![]() | vs | 18 Jun 2014 | |
GPU Link | GD Link | GD Link | |||
Approved | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Comparison |
1366x768 | 6.4
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vs | ![]() |
6.5
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1600x900 | 4.9
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vs | ![]() |
5.2
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1920x1080 | 3.4
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vs | ![]() |
3.9
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2560x1440 | 2.3
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vs | ![]() |
2.6
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3840x2160 | 1.6
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vs | ![]() |
1.8
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Memory | N/A | vs | ![]() | 2048 MB | |
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Memory Speed | 1067 MHz | vs | ![]() | 1253 MHz | |
Memory Bus | 128 Bit | ![]() | vs | 64 Bit | |
Memory Type | DDR4 | vs | ![]() | GDDR5 | |
Memory Bandwidth | 34.1GB/sec | vs | ![]() | 40.1GB/sec | |
L2 Cache | 1024 KB | ![]() |
vs | 128 KB | |
Delta Color Compression | no | vs | no | ||
Memory Performance | 0% | ![]() |
vs | ![]() |
0% |
Comparison |
Shader Processing Units | 24 | vs | ![]() | 384 | |
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Actual Shader Performance | 11% | vs | ![]() | 19% | |
Technology | 14nm | ![]() | vs | 28nm | |
Texture Mapping Units | 16 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 16 |
Texture Rate | 5.6 GTexel/s | vs | ![]() | 16.1 GTexel/s | |
Render Output Units | 8 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 8 |
Pixel Rate | 2.8 GPixel/s | vs | ![]() | 8 GPixel/s | |
Comparison |
Max Digital Resolution (WxH) | 4096x2160 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 4096x2160 |
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VGA Connections | 0 | vs | ![]() | 1 | |
DVI Connections | 0 | vs | ![]() | 1 | |
HDMI Connections | 0 | vs | ![]() | 1 | |
DisplayPort Connections | 0 | vs | 0 | ||
Comparison |
Max Power | 91 Watts | vs | ![]() | 49 Watts | |
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Recommended PSU | 300 Watts & 20 Amps | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 300 Watts & 20 Amps |
DirectX | 12.1 | ![]() | vs | 12.0 | |
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Shader Model | 5.0 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 5.0 |
Open GL | 4.4 | vs | ![]() | 4.5 | |
Open CL | - | vs | - | ||
Notebook GPU | no | no | |||
SLI/Crossfire | no | vs | no | ||
Dedicated | no | vs | ![]() | yes | |
Comparison |
Recommended Processor | Intel Core i7-6700K 4-Core 4.0GHz | vs | ![]() | Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz | |
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Recommended RAM | 4 GB | ![]() | vs | 8 GB | |
Maximum Recommended Gaming Resolution | 1366x768 | ![]() | vs | ![]() | 1366x768 |
Performance Value | ![]() |
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Mini Review | Overview Intel HD i7 6700K is the specific version of Intel HD Graphics 530 Desktop that is integrated in the Core i7-6700K Processor. Architecture The Skylake Core includes support for DirectX 12.1, OpenCL 2.0 and OpenGL 4.4. Additionally, it also supports DDR4 Memory. GPU It equips a GPU Codenamed GT2 which offers 24 Shader Processing Units, 16 TMUs and 8 ROPs. The Central Unit Initially Runs at 350MHz and goes up to 1150MHz, in Turbo Mode. Memory The GPU Shares the System's RAM which varies from laptop to laptop. Typically, the GPU reserves 1.7GB. Depending on whether or not the system's RAM is Dual-Channeled, it can access either a 64-bit or 128-bit memory interface. The operating memory clock also depends on the at which speed the System's RAM is running and is limited by the highest operating speed that the Processor supports. In this case, it is 1067MHz. It is then obvious the Memory Bandwidth depends on a lot of factors and thus this Graphics Card performance may vary heavily from system to system. Performance Gaming benchmarks put its performance almost on level with a dedicated GeForce 920M. System Suggestions Intel HD i7 6700K is best suited for resolutions up to and including 1366x768. We recommend a Decent Processor and 4GB of RAM for Optimal Performance. | Overview GeForce GT 730 v2 MSI OC 2GB Edition is a Special Edition of NVIDIA's Middle-Class GeForce GT 730 v2, created by MSI. Overclock: Central Unit The Central Unit now runs at 1006MHz, instead of 902MHz. Overclock: Memory Clock None. Frame Buffer The Frame Buffer was doubled to 2GB: a gimmick which doesn't yield any performance boost and can be considered marketing to lure consumers into paying more for the same product. Cooling Solution Untouched. Performance Benchmarks indicate a 5% performance over the reference GeForce GT 730 v2. |
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Possible GPU Upgrades | N/A | N/A | |||
GPU Variants | - | - |