GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon R9 M365X
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 R9 M365X is on rank 445, 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 R9 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M365X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 740.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M365X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M365X holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $89), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 84.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 R9 M365X
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 R9 M365X
The Radeon R9 M365X 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 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Radeon R9 M365X reaches 1,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M365X). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429 | 1,482+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M365X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the Radeon R9 M365X's 75W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M365X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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+13% | 19.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 M365X costs 43.8% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) — the Radeon R9 M365X offers 83.9% better value. The Radeon R9 M365X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-64% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $50-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 29.6+84% |
| Codename | GK107 | Tropo |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #777 | #769 |
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