GeForce GT 740M vs GRID M10-0Q
GeForce GT 740M
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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 740M is positioned at rank 91 and the GRID M10-0Q is on rank 389, so the GeForce GT 740M 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 740M
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-0Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 740M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740M | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M10-0Q 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 740M and GRID M10-0Q
GeForce GT 740M
The GeForce GT 740M 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: 782 points. Launch price was $89.
GRID M10-0Q
The GRID M10-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 796 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740M scores 782 and the GRID M10-0Q reaches 796 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740M is built on Kepler while the GRID M10-0Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 640 (GRID M10-0Q). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740M) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0Q).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 782 | 796+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.672 TFLOPS+119% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 320 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 740M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-0Q has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 740M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740M) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-0Q) — the GRID M10-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_1+9% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740M draws 64W versus the GRID M10-0Q's 225W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 740M) vs 350W (GRID M10-0Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-72% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2+249% | 3.5 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-0Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM107 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #777 | #622 |
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