GeForce GT 740M vs Radeon R8 M445DX
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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. The GeForce GT 740M is positioned at rank #91 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R8 M445DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R8 M445DX 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 R8 M445DX
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 R8 M445DX
The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740M scores 782 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 782 | 797+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+30% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R8 M445DX 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: 256 KB (GeForce GT 740M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the GeForce GT 740M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M) vs 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 740M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740M draws 64W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 124.1% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 740M) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 15W-77% |
| 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 | 53.1+335% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740M | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GK107 | Meso |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #777 | #899 |
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