GeForce GT 740A vs Radeon R7 A8-8650
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 R7 A8-8650 is on rank 309, 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 R7 A8-8650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. 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 R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-8650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 R7 A8-8650
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 R7 A8-8650
The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 719 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the Radeon R7 A8-8650 reaches 719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 A8-8650 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-8650).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710 | 719+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+20% | 0.6336 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 96 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740A) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 740A) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 740A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-8650).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.0 |
| 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 R7 A8-8650's 30W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 30W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1 | 24.0+116% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 A8-8650 launched at $49 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 36.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) — the Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers 1.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Radeon R7 A8-8650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $49-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5 | 36.0+1% |
| Codename | GK107 | Opal |
| Release | May 29 2014 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #777 | #890 |
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