GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GT 740
GeForce RTX 4060
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GT 740?
The matchup between the GeForce GT 740 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB illustrates the staggering distance covered in nearly a decade of graphics development. The GT 740 was an entry-level budget solution in 2014, while the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 efficient powerhouse focusing on modern AI features and high VRAM capacity.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is approximately 25 to 30 times more powerful and introduces features that were entirely absent on the older budget chip, such as hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and AI-driven DLSS 3. The 16GB of modern GDDR6 on the 40-series card is a massive leap over the 1GB or 2GB of VRAM typically found on the older Kepler card, enabling high-resolution textures in modern games that would trigger stutters or crashes on legacy hardware. Furthermore, the RTX 4060 Ti is significantly more power-efficient than the older budget chip.\n\nUltimately, there is no contest. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for any current user. The GeForce GT 740 remains a piece of budget history for basic productivity, but for any level of performance required for modern gaming or creative work, the desktop 40-series card provides a level of speed and visual fidelity that makes the older card look ancient by comparison.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1267.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 740.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1267.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1267.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $89), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 307.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 740.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+307.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($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 GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce GT 740
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce GT 740's 1,429 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1267.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+1268% | 1,429 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Kepler |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+700% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1881% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+9900% | 0.03 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GT 740 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GT 740 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+700% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 57% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 240mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 64W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 300W-45% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 240mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-3% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+662% | 22.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The GeForce GT 740 costs 70.2% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 306.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $89-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $89-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+306% | 16.1 |
| Codename | AD107 | GK107 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #84 | #777 |
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