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GeForce GT 740
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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is on rank 312, 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 GeForce GT 740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $89 for the GeForce GT 740, it costs 66% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 192.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+192.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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: 1,410 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C reaches 1,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429+1% | 1,410 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| 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_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: VP5 vs VCN 1.0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | VP5 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 124.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 15W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3 | 94.0+322% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 and now averages $30. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 66.3% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 191.9% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-10% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $30-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 47.0+192% |
| Codename | GK107 | Vega |
| Release | May 29 2014 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #777 | #545 |
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