GeForce GTX 860M vs Radeon 740M
GeForce GTX 860M
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Radeon 740M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GTX 860M is positioned at rank 177 and the Radeon 740M is on rank 337, so the GeForce GTX 860M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 740M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 740M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Radeon 740M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 860M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 860M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 740M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 860M 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 GTX 860M and Radeon 740M
GeForce GTX 860M
The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.
Radeon 740M
The Radeon 740M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 4 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,045 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the Radeon 740M reaches 3,045 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 740M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 256 (Radeon 740M). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon 740M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 2800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,095+2% | 3,045 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152 or 640+350% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+106% |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 2800 MHz+158% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+400% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Radeon 740M's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (Radeon 740M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 41.3 | 67.7+64% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 740M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | Phoenix2 |
| Release | January 13 2014 | January 31 2024 |
| Ranking | #578 | #581 |
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