Radeon 540 vs GeForce GT 740
Radeon 540
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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 Radeon 540 is positioned at rank 93 and the GeForce GT 740 is on rank 89, so the GeForce GT 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 740 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 540 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 540 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $89), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 126.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 540 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+126.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 540 and GeForce GT 740
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 540) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452+2% | 1,429 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+19% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 540 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 540 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 740 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 540) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 740) — the Radeon 540 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 540 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-22% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0+30% | 22.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The Radeon 540 costs 55.1% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Radeon 540) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the Radeon 540 offers 125.5% better value. The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $89-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-55% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.3+125% | 16.1 |
| Codename | Lexa | GK107 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #773 | #777 |
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