GeForce GT 740A vs Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
GeForce GT 740A
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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
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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 7640G + HD 7600M Dual is on rank 494, 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 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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
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 $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 152.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+152.1%) | ❌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 Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
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 7640G + HD 7600M Dual
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 704 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual reaches 704 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710 | 704 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740A) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 740A) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 740A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | UVD3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740A draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1 | 14.1+27% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual launched at $150 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 14.1 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual) — the GeForce GT 740A offers 151.8% better value. The GeForce GT 740A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-41% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5+152% | 14.1 |
| Codename | GK107 | — |
| Release | May 29 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #777 | #881 |
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