Radeon 550X vs GeForce GT 740
Radeon 550X
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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 550X is positioned at rank 101 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 550X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 740 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 550X | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑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 550X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $89 for the GeForce GT 740, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 104.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 550X | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️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 550X and GeForce GT 740
Radeon 550X
The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 550X 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 Radeon 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550X) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475+3% | 1,429 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+64% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550X | 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 550X 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 550X) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 740) — the Radeon 550X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | 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 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 550X) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 550X | 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 | 29.5+32% | 22.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The Radeon 550X costs 49.4% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (Radeon 550X) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the Radeon 550X offers 103.7% better value. The Radeon 550X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 550X | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $89-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-49% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8+104% | 16.1 |
| Codename | Lexa | GK107 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #772 | #777 |
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