GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
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. The GeForce GT 740 is positioned at rank #89 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,477 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429 | 1,477+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 740 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Decoder: VP5 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | VP5 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 124.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 15W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3 | 98.5+342% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK107 | Vega |
| Release | May 29 2014 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #777 | #545 |
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