GeForce GT 740M vs Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

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 8550G + 8750M Dual is on rank 402, so the GeForce GT 740M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

464%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

446%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

440%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

440%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

439%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

436%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

431%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

429%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

425%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

424%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

419%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

418%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

410%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

410%

#76

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

512%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

93%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

92%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

88%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

79%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

78%

#91

GeForce GT 740M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

91%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

89%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

88%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

87%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

86%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

84%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

#392

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1364%

#394

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1236%

#395

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1233%

#399

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1121%

#400

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1114%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

94%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

92%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

92%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

91%

#412

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

90%

#413

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

90%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

89%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual 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	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
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 Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual 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.

GeForce GT 740M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 740M and Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M 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 8550G + 8750M Dual

The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 796 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 740M scores 782 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual reaches 796 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GT 740M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
G3D Mark Score	782	796+2%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 740M	Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 740M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M 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 8550G + 8750M Dual
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 740M draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 740M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.