GeForce GT 740 vs Tesla M2090
GeForce GT 740
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Tesla M2090
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla M2090 is on rank 379, 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 Tesla M2090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2090.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (248mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M2090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M2090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $89), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 118% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+118%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Tesla M2090
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.
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740 scores 1,429 and the Tesla M2090 reaches 1,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740 is built on Kepler while the Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740) vs 512 (Tesla M2090). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740) vs 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,429+2% | 1,400 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.332 TFLOPS+75% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.03 MB | 1 MB+3233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M2090 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 768 KB (Tesla M2090) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740) vs CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | — |
| Decoder | VP5 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | CUDA,OpenCL |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740 draws 64W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 118.5% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 740) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 248mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-74% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 248mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3+298% | 5.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 and now averages $40. The Tesla M2090 costs 55.1% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) vs 35.0 (Tesla M2090) — the Tesla M2090 offers 117.4% better value. The GeForce GT 740 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-96% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $40-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 35.0+117% |
| Codename | GK107 | GF110 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #777 | #530 |
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