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GeForce GT 740M
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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M 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 740M is positioned at rank 91 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual is on rank 531, 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 7660G + HD 7700M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 740M 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 740M and Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual
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 7660G + HD 7700M Dual
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M 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: 777 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740M scores 782 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual reaches 777 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 782 | 777 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M 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)
The GeForce GT 740M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 740M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.4+5% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 740M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 740M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740M draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 740M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 15.5+27% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GK107 | — |
| Release | May 29 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #777 | #881 |
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