Radeon 740M vs GeForce RTX 3060
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. The Radeon 740M is positioned at rank #337 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 740M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 458.1% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 740M.
| Insight | Radeon 740M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-458.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+458.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 RTX 3060
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 RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 740M scores 3,045 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 458.1%. The Radeon 740M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 256 (Radeon 740M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon 740M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 4 RT cores (Radeon 740M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 112.
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,045 | 16,995+458% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 3584+1300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+344% |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+58% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 16 | 112+600% |
| L1 Cache | 0.06 MB | 3.5 MB+5733% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 4 | 28+600% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 740M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 740M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 740M draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 740M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-74% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 67.7 | 100.0+48% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 740M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon 740M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | Phoenix2 | GA106 |
| Release | January 31 2024 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #581 | #114 |
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