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 4070 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 4070: 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 $510 less on MSRP ($89 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 64W instead of 200W, a 136W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 304mm, a 159mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 12 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 44.9 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅1635.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 179.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 16.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $89 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 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

❌212.5% higher power demand at 200W vs 64W.
❌109.7% longer card at 304mm vs 145mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1635.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1783.8% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 1,429), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 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 46 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 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $510 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $89, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 179.9% (44.9 vs 16.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1783.8%. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	1,429	26,919+1784%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	384	5888+1433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7626 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+3722%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	184+475%
L1 Cache	0.03 MB	5.8 MB+19233%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	36 MB+14300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GT 740 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4070
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 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 1100% 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 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	12 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	504 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	36 MB+14300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4070
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 (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
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 4070's 200W — a 103% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 304mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	64W-68%	200W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	145mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	1-67%	3
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	22.3	134.6+504%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 740 came in at $89, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce GT 740 was 85.1% cheaper ($510 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 178.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP	$89-85%	$599
Performance per Dollar	16.1	44.9+179%
Codename	GK107	AD104
Release	May 29 2014	April 12 2023
Ranking	#777	#32

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