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GeForce GT 740M
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Radeon R7 M270
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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 R7 M270 is on rank 609, so the GeForce GT 740M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 R7 M270.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 740M and Radeon R7 M270
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 R7 M270
The Radeon R7 M270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740M scores 782 and the Radeon R7 M270 reaches 775 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M270 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740M) vs 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 782 | 775 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+6% | 0.7219 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 740M | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M270 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 R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 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: 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M270). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 740M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M270). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 740M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R7 M270).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740M draws 64W versus the Radeon R7 M270's 75W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 740M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-15% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2+18% | 10.3 |
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