Quadro 4000 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 Quadro 4000 is positioned at rank 339 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 Quadro 4000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

85%

#324

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12011%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

100%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

95%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

88%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

87%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

86%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

85%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

84%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

84%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

80%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

79%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

77%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

76%

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 Quadro 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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	Quadro 4000	GeForce GT 740
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $89), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 206.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro 4000	GeForce GT 740
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+206.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000 and GeForce GT 740

Quadro 4000

The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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 Quadro 4000 scores 1,475 and the GeForce GT 740 reaches 1,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 4000) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).

Feature	Quadro 4000	GeForce GT 740
G3D Mark Score	1,475+3%	1,429
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4864 TFLOPS	0.7626 TFLOPS+57%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+1500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 4000	GeForce GT 740
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB. The Quadro 4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 4000) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 740) — the Quadro 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 4000	GeForce GT 740
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000 draws 142W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 75.7% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Quadro 4000	GeForce GT 740
TDP	142W	64W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	10.4	22.3+114%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The Quadro 4000 costs 66.3% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.2 (Quadro 4000) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the Quadro 4000 offers 205.6% better value. The GeForce GT 740 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).