GeForce GT 740A vs GeForce 920M
GeForce GT 740A
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GeForce 920M
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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 740A is positioned at rank 157 and the GeForce 920M is on rank 355, so the GeForce GT 740A 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 740A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 920M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 740A.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 920M 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 740A and GeForce 920M
GeForce GT 740A
The GeForce GT 740A 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: 710 points. Launch price was $89.
GeForce 920M
The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the GeForce 920M reaches 717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740A is built on Kepler while the GeForce 920M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 256 (GeForce 920M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710 | 717 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+50% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740A) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920M) — the GeForce 920M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740A) vs 11.0 (GeForce 920M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 740A) vs No (GeForce 920M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 740A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 920M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740A draws 64W versus the GeForce 920M's 16W — a 120% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 350W (GeForce 920M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 16W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1 | 44.8+304% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #777 | #864 |
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