GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon 550X
GeForce GT 740
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Radeon 550X
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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 550X is on rank 101, 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 550X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 740 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 550X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $89 for the GeForce GT 740, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 104.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 550X
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 550X
The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Radeon 550X reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the Radeon 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 512 (Radeon 550X). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429 | 1,475+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+64% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 550X 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 550X) — the Radeon 550X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 550X's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (Radeon 550X). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 29.5+32% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the Radeon 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Radeon 550X costs 49.4% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 32.8 (Radeon 550X) — the Radeon 550X offers 103.7% better value. The Radeon 550X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-18% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $45-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 32.8+104% |
| Codename | GK107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #777 | #772 |
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