GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon 540
GeForce GT 740
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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 Radeon 540 is on rank 93, 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 Radeon 540
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 740 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 540 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $89), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 126.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+126.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon 540
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.
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 384 (Radeon 540). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429 | 1,452+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS+19% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 96 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 540 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 740 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 740) vs 512 KB (Radeon 540) — the Radeon 540 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the Radeon 540's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (Radeon 540). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3 | 29.0+30% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the Radeon 540 launched at $99 and now averages $40. The Radeon 540 costs 55.1% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 36.3 (Radeon 540) — the Radeon 540 offers 125.5% better value. The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-10% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $40-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 36.3+125% |
| Codename | GK107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 29 2014 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #777 | #773 |
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