GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 660M
GeForce GT 740
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GeForce GTX 660M
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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 GeForce GTX 660M is on rank 190, so the GeForce GT 740 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 GeForce GTX 660M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 740.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 660M 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 GeForce GTX 660M
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.
GeForce GTX 660M
The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the GeForce GTX 660M reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 660M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 660M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429 | 1,452+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+5% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 660M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 660M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M). Decoder: VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the GeForce GTX 660M's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 660M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 60°C-20% |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3 | 29.0+30% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 660M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GK107 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #777 | #774 |
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