GeForce GT 740 vs FirePro W5130M
GeForce GT 740
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 740 is positioned at rank 89 and the FirePro W5130M is on rank 14, so the FirePro W5130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W5130M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 740 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 740 and FirePro W5130M
GeForce GT 740
The GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,429 points. Launch price was $89.
FirePro W5130M
The FirePro W5130M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,408 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the FirePro W5130M reaches 1,408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429+1% | 1,408 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5130M has 4 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740) vs 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M). Decoder: VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | VP5 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-57% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3+137% | 9.4 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5130M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Tropo |
| Release | May 29 2014 | October 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #777 | #783 |
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