GeForce GT 740A vs Radeon R5 A6-7480
GeForce GT 740A
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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 R5 A6-7480 is on rank 86, so the Radeon R5 A6-7480 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 R5 A6-7480
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 A6-7480.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 52.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 R5 A6-7480
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 R5 A6-7480
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 697 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the Radeon R5 A6-7480 reaches 697 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A) vs 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710+2% | 697 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2304+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 5.834 TFLOPS+665% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 144+350% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 576 KB+1700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740A) vs 2 MB (Radeon R5 A6-7480) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740A draws 64W versus the Radeon R5 A6-7480's 150W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 740A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-57% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1+141% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 and now averages $30. The GeForce GT 740A costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) — the GeForce GT 740A offers 53% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $35-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5+53% | 23.2 |
| Codename | GK107 | Ellesmere |
| Release | May 29 2014 | June 29 2016 |
| Ranking | #777 | #305 |
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