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Radeon 740M
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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 740M is positioned at rank 337 and the GeForce GTX 860M is on rank 177, 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 Radeon 740M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M
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 | Radeon 740M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Radeon 740M and GeForce GTX 860M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 740M scores 3,045 and the GeForce GTX 860M reaches 3,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 740M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 860M uses Maxwell, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Radeon 740M) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon 740M) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,045 | 3,095+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1152 or 640+350% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+106% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+158% | 1085 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 320 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 740M draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 860M's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 740M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 67.7+64% | 41.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 740M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Phoenix2 | GM107 |
| Release | January 31 2024 | January 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #581 | #578 |
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