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Radeon HD 4810
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GeForce GT 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 HD 4810 is positioned at rank 113 and the GeForce GT 740M is on rank 91, so the GeForce GT 740M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4810
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4810.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (246mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 740M 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 HD 4810 and GeForce GT 740M
Radeon HD 4810
The Radeon HD 4810 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GT 740M
The GeForce GT 740M 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: 782 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4810 scores 775 and the GeForce GT 740M reaches 782 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4810 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 740M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4810) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740M). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4810) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 775 | 782 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+78% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 4810 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 740M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4810) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.2+27% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 4810) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 740M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4810) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 740M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4810 draws 190W versus the GeForce GT 740M's 64W — a 99.2% difference. The GeForce GT 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4810) vs 350W (GeForce GT 740M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 246mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 64W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 246mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 75°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 12.2+198% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GT 740M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | RV790 | GK107 |
| Release | April 2 2009 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #762 | #777 |
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