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.

GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 740

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $310 less on MSRP ($89 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 64W instead of 160W, a 96W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 240mm, a 95mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.1 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅1576.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 253.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 16.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $89 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌150% higher power demand at 160W vs 64W.
❌65.5% longer card at 240mm vs 145mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1576.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1485.1% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 1,429), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GT 740 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $310 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $89, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 253.6% (56.8 vs 16.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1485.1%. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,429	22,651+1485%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	384	4352+1033%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7626 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+2793%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	136+325%
L1 Cache	0.03 MB	4.3 MB+14233%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	32 MB+12700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GT 740 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GT 740 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 740 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	8 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	288 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	32 MB+12700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: VP5 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VP5	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	64W-60%	160W
Recommended PSU	300W-45%	550W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	145mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	22.3	141.6+535%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 740 came in at $89, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce GT 740 was 77.7% cheaper ($310 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 252.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP	$89-78%	$399
Performance per Dollar	16.1	56.8+253%
Codename	GK107	AD106
Release	May 29 2014	May 18 2023
Ranking	#777	#59

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