GeForce GTX 660M vs GeForce GT 740

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 GTX 660M is positioned at rank 190 and the GeForce GT 740 is on rank 89, so the GeForce GT 740 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 GTX 660M

#180

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

374%

#182

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

339%

#183

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

338%

#187

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

307%

#188

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

305%

#190

GeForce GTX 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

97%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

452%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

434%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

429%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

428%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

427%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

425%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

419%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

418%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

414%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

413%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

408%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

407%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

400%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

400%

#74

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

498%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

91%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

90%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

86%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

100%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

89%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

86%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

86%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

84%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

84%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

81%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 740.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce GT 740
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 660M 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 GTX 660M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 740 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660M and GeForce GT 740

GeForce GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

GeForce GT 740

The GeForce GT 740 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: 1,429 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660M scores 1,452 and the GeForce GT 740 reaches 1,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce GT 740
G3D Mark Score	1,452+2%	1,429
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	0.7626 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce GT 740
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 660M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce GT 740
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce GT 740
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce GT 740
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce GT 740
TDP	50W-22%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	60°C-20%	75
Perf/Watt	29.0+30%	22.3