UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) vs GeForce GT 740M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

15

800

+2.3%

782

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 740M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

464%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

446%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

440%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

440%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

439%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

436%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

431%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

429%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

425%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

424%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

419%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

418%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

410%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

410%

#76

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

512%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

93%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

92%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

88%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

79%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

78%

#91

GeForce GT 740M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

91%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

89%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

88%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

87%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

86%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

84%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 740M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 740M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 740M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm)	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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.

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 740M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) and GeForce GT 740M

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 16 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points.

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 UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) scores 800 and the GeForce GT 740M reaches 782 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is built on Gen. 12 while the GeForce GT 740M uses Kepler, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740M).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 740M
G3D Mark Score	800+2%	782
Architecture	Gen. 12	Kepler
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	16	384+2300%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	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	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 740M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 740M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 740M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 740M
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	4+300%	1

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 8 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 740M). Decoder: Quick Sync 8 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 740M).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 740M
Encoder	Quick Sync 8	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	Quick Sync 8	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 740M's 64W — a 124.1% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 350W (GeForce GT 740M). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.