Tesla M2090 vs GeForce GT 740
Tesla M2090
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GeForce GT 740
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla M2090 is positioned at rank 379 and the GeForce GT 740 is on rank 89, so the GeForce GT 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2090
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2090.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (248mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M2090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M2090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $89), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 118% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+118%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Tesla M2090 and GeForce GT 740
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 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.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the GeForce GT 740 reaches 1,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400 | 1,429+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.332 TFLOPS+75% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+3233% | 0.03 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | 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 | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M2090 comes with 512 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2090) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 740) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | — | VP5 |
| Codecs | CUDA,OpenCL | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 118.5% difference. The GeForce GT 740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 248mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 64W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 248mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 22.3+298% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The Tesla M2090 costs 55.1% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the Tesla M2090 offers 117.4% better value. The GeForce GT 740 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $89-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-55% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0+117% | 16.1 |
| Codename | GF110 | GK107 |
| Release | July 25 2011 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #530 | #777 |
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