GeForce GT 740 vs Quadro K2100M

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 Quadro K2100M 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 Quadro K2100M: 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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K2100M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌16.4% higher power demand at 64W vs 55W.

Quadro K2100M

2013

Why buy it

✅20.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 64W, a 9W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 2 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 0 vs 16.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $89 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K2100M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 740 instead at 1,429 vs 1,370, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce GT 740 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 740 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro K2100M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 740 vs Quadro K2100M 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.

Quadro K2100M

The Quadro K2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	Quadro K2100M
G3D Mark Score	1,429+4%	1,370
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	576+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7626 TFLOPS	0.7684 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	32 KB	48 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 740 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K2100M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	Quadro K2100M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M carries 2 GB. Quadro K2100M gives you 100% 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 64-bit on the Quadro K2100M.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	Quadro K2100M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	Quadro K2100M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
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 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M). Decoder: VP5 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	Quadro K2100M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	VP5	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 15.1% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 740	Quadro K2100M
TDP	64W	55W-14%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	22.3	24.9+12%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 740 (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 740	Quadro K2100M
MSRP	$89	—
Codename	GK107	GK106
Release	May 29 2014	July 23 2013
Ranking	#777	#788

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