Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U vs GeForce GT 740

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

15

1,420

0.0%

Radeon R7 A8-7680

Radeon R7 M445

Radeon R7 430

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

1,429

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

TITAN V

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

452%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

434%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

429%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

428%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

427%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

425%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

419%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

418%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

414%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

413%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

408%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

407%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

400%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

400%

#74

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

498%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

91%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

90%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

86%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

100%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

89%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

86%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

86%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

84%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

84%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

81%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U 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 GeForce GT 740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U.

Insight	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U	GeForce GT 740
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 740 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.

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 740 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U and GeForce GT 740

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,420 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U scores 1,420 and the GeForce GT 740 reaches 1,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is built on Vega while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740).

Feature	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U	GeForce GT 740
G3D Mark Score	1,420	1,429
Architecture	Vega	Kepler
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U comes with 0 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: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U	GeForce GT 740
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U	GeForce GT 740
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740).

Feature	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U	GeForce GT 740
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 7.0	VP5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 124.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U	GeForce GT 740
TDP	15W-77%	64W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	300W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	94.7+325%	22.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U costs 100+% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).