EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile) vs MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

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The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile) at 3.3/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC leads on performance, video memory, software support, efficiency and noise and build and warranty.

They score the same on size and fit.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 7/10 to the EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)'s 1/10.

EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)

3.3/10verdict: skip

This is a low-profile, slot-powered graphics card for adding basic display output to a small or low-power machine. It suits buyers who need DVI-D, HDMI or VGA connections and have no use for demanding games. Anyone planning demanding games or local AI work should look elsewhere, given the 2GB of memory and 64-bit bus.

Typically about £69 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This card is for builders who want an RTX 3060 with 12GB of memory in a compact dual-slot package. It suits small desktops and homelab machines that have one spare 8-pin power cable and a quiet-running priority. It also suits anyone who wants enough video memory for smaller local AI models without moving up to a larger card.

Typically about £295 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)	MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
Performance	30%	2/10	5/10
Video memory	25%	1/10	7/10
Software support	15%	3/10	6/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	6/10	7/10
Size and fit	10%	8/10	8/10
Build and warranty	5%	5/10	6/10
Overall		3.3/10	6.3/10

Specifications

Spec	EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)	MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
GPU	NVIDIA GT 730 (GK208), 384 CUDA cores, 902 MHz base clock	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 3584 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 4
Video memory	2 GB GDDR5, 64-bit bus, 5010 MHz effective, 40 GB/s bandwidth	12GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus, 15 Gbps
Board power	not listed	170W board power (manufacturer rating); recommended PSU 550W
Length and slots	not listed	235 x 124 x 42 mm, dual slot
Display outputs	1 x DVI-D (Dual Link), 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA	DisplayPort 1.4 x3, HDMI x1 (HDMI 2.1, 4K@120Hz), maximum 4 displays
Power connector	None; powered from the PCIe slot	8-pin x1

Strengths and weaknesses

EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)

+ Runs from the PCIe slot with no extra power connector
+ Low-profile design with DVI-D, HDMI and VGA outputs
+ CUDA, OpenCL and Vulkan 1.0 support listed
− Reviewers say it is unsuited to demanding games
− Only 2GB of memory on a 64-bit bus

Skip it if:

Buyers who want to play demanding games
Anyone planning to run local AI models that need more than 2GB of memory

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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

+ 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus
+ Compact 235 mm dual-slot body, single 8-pin connector
+ Owners praise quiet cooling
− Owners are split on value, with some calling it overpriced
− Only one HDMI output alongside three DisplayPort outputs

Skip it if:

Buyers running local AI models that need more than 12GB of video memory
Anyone who wants several HDMI outputs rather than three DisplayPort and one HDMI
Buyers who want published warranty or sustained performance figures before they commit

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