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GeForce GT 740A
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Radeon HD 6670
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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 740A is positioned at rank 157 and the Radeon HD 6670 is on rank 172, 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 Radeon HD 6670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). 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 | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 740A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 740A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $99), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 384.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+384.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 6670
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 6670
The Radeon HD 6670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 725 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the Radeon HD 6670 reaches 725 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740A is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6670). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6670).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710 | 725+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+254% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 96+200% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6670 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 740A) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6670) — the Radeon HD 6670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740A) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6670). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 740A) vs None (Radeon HD 6670). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 740A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6670).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740A draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 6670's 250W — a 118.5% difference. The GeForce GT 740A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 250W (Radeon HD 6670). Power connectors: None vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-74% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 250W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1+283% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6670 launched at $99 and now averages $99. The GeForce GT 740A costs 79.8% less ($79 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 7.3 (Radeon HD 6670) — the GeForce GT 740A offers 386.3% better value. The GeForce GT 740A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-10% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-80% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5+386% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GK107 | Cayman |
| Release | May 29 2014 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #777 | #596 |
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