GeForce GT 740A vs Intel UHD Graphics 615
GeForce GT 740A
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Intel UHD Graphics 615
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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 Intel UHD Graphics 615 is on rank 412, 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 740A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 740A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 740A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the Intel UHD Graphics 615, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 147.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 740A and Intel UHD Graphics 615
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 615
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 615).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710 | 717 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+89% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 740A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 740A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 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 740A) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 740A) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740A draws 64W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 615's 15W — a 124.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 15W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1 | 47.8+331% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 740A costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 14.3 (Intel UHD Graphics 615) — the GeForce GT 740A offers 148.3% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-11% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5+148% | 14.3 |
| Codename | GK107 | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #777 | #921 |
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