GeForce GT 740A vs Radeon HD 6630M
GeForce GT 740A
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Radeon HD 6630M
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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 Radeon HD 6630M is on rank 81, so the Radeon HD 6630M 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 Radeon HD 6630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6630M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 740A 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 Radeon HD 6630M
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.
Radeon HD 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the Radeon HD 6630M reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740A is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6630M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710+4% | 685 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+152% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 320 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 740A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6630M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6630M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 740A) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6630M) — the Radeon HD 6630M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740A draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 6630M's 186W — a 97.6% difference. The GeForce GT 740A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6630M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-66% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1+200% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Cayman |
| Release | May 29 2014 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #777 | #598 |
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