GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon R7 M370

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 740

2014Core: 993 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R7 M370

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 960 MHz
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GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon R7 M370 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon R7 M370 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 Radeon R7 M370: 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 $41 less on MSRP ($89 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).
  • Delivers 47.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.1 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 64W instead of 75W, a 11W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon R7 M370 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon R7 M370

2015

Why buy it

  • 2.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 46.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $130 MSRPvs$89 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 16.1 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs $89 MSRP).
  • 17.2% higher power demand at 75W vs 64W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon R7 M370 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 740 instead at 1,429 vs 1,418, 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: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 740 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $41 cheaper on MSRP at $89 vs $130, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 47.2% (16.1 vs 10.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon R7 M370 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon R7 M370 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 M370

The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Radeon R7 M370 reaches 1,418 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M370). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 0.7373 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M370).

FeatureGeForce GT 740Radeon R7 M370
G3D Mark Score
1,429
1,418
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7626 TFLOPS+3%
0.7373 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
32 KB
96 KB+200%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 740 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 M370 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 740Radeon R7 M370
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M370 carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 740 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 128-bit on the Radeon R7 M370.

FeatureGeForce GT 740Radeon R7 M370
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the Radeon R7 M370's 75W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M370). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GT 740Radeon R7 M370
TDP
64W-15%
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
22.3+18%
18.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 740 came in at $89, while the Radeon R7 M370 launched at $130. On MSRP, GeForce GT 740 was 31.5% cheaper ($41 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 10.9 (Radeon R7 M370) — the GeForce GT 740 offers 47.7% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R7 M370 (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GT 740Radeon R7 M370
MSRP
$89-32%
$130
Performance per Dollar
16.1+48%
10.9
Codename
GK107
Litho
Release
May 29 2014
May 5 2015
Ranking
#777
#778

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