CPU
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GeForce GT 740M
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Radeon HD 5670
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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 Radeon HD 5670 is on rank 155, 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 Radeon HD 5670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 740M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 5670 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 Radeon HD 5670
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.
Radeon HD 5670
The Radeon HD 5670 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: 800 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740M scores 782 and the Radeon HD 5670 reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 5670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740M) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 782 | 800+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 740M | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 740M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5670) — the Radeon HD 5670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740M draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 5670's 250W — a 118.5% difference. The GeForce GT 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 740M) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5670). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-74% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2+281% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GK107 | Cayman |
| Release | May 29 2014 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #777 | #596 |
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