AMD Radeon 740M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and the AMD Radeon 740M, and the results show two very different performance profiles. In Geekbench OpenCL, the GTX TITAN delivers a score of 24,873 against the Radeon 740M's 10,172, a massive 144.5% advantage. That is more than double the raw compute output, and it reflects the fundamental difference in how these two GPUs are built and what they prioritize.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the situation reverses. The Radeon 740M scores 15,568, while the GTX TITAN manages only 10,027. That is a 35.6% lead for the AMD part, and it is a striking result given the age gap between the two architectures. The Vulkan score gap suggests the newer RDNA 3.0 design has significant driver and feature advantages in modern APIs, even though its raw shading power is lower on paper.

Looking at overall average benchmark scores, the GTX TITAN sits at 14,373, which places it in the 56th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The Radeon 740M averages 12,870, landing in the 53rd percentile. The TITAN's average is pulled up by its dominant OpenCL result, while the 740M's average benefits from its Vulkan showing. The nearest rivals for the TITAN include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 at 14,385 (0.1% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M at 14,404 (0.2% ahead), meaning the TITAN's overall position is tightly clustered with those parts. The 740M's nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12,847 (0.2% behind) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 at 12,928 (0.4% ahead), placing it in a similar mid-range bracket.

The win count is even at one each. The TITAN takes the OpenCL compute crown by a wide margin, while the 740M takes the Vulkan workload. This split tells a clear story: these are not interchangeable parts, and the choice depends heavily on the software environment.

Where Each One Wins

For compute-heavy workloads that rely on OpenCL, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN is the clear pick. Its 144.5% lead in that benchmark is not incremental; it is a generational gap in raw throughput. The TITAN's 4.709 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, backed by 2,688 shading units and 224 texture mapping units, gives it enormous parallel processing capability. Applications that scale well with shading units and memory bandwidth will see the TITAN pull far ahead. The 6 GB GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 288.4 GB/s of bandwidth, also helps with large datasets that need to stay in video memory.

The AMD Radeon 740M wins in Vulkan, and that is significant for modern game engines and emerging workloads. Vulkan is the API of choice for many current titles and for compatibility layers, and the 740M's 15,568 score shows it handles these tasks efficiently. The 740M is an integrated GPU (IGP) with 256 shading units and 16 TMUs, but its RDNA 3.0 architecture brings 4 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The TITAN, by contrast, supports only DirectX 12 (11_0) and has no ray tracing hardware. For anyone planning to run newer games that use Vulkan or DirectX 12 Ultimate features, the 740M is the more future-proof choice.

The TITAN also wins on memory capacity and bandwidth outright. It has a dedicated 6 GB GDDR5 pool, while the 740M relies on system shared memory, with bandwidth described as system dependent. That means the TITAN can sustain high throughput without competing with the CPU for memory access, whereas the 740M's performance will vary depending on the host system's RAM configuration.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from completely different eras and design philosophies. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN uses the GK110 chip on the Kepler architecture, built on a 28 nm process at TSMC. The die measures 561 mm² and contains 7,080 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 12.6 million per square millimeter. It was released in February 2013 as part of the GeForce 700 generation, and it is now end-of-life.

The AMD Radeon 740M uses the Phoenix2 chip on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, also fabricated by TSMC but on a 4 nm process. The die is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 152.6 million per square millimeter. That is more than 12 times the density of the Kepler chip, which explains how AMD packs so many features into a much smaller area. The 740M is an integrated part from the Navi III IGP (Phoenix) generation, released in January 2024, and it remains an active product.

Clock speeds reflect the process advantage. The TITAN runs at 836 MHz base and 876 MHz boost, with memory at 1502 MHz (6 Gbps effective). The 740M has an 800 MHz base clock but boosts to 2800 MHz, a much higher ceiling enabled by the efficient 4 nm process. Its FP16 performance matches its FP32 at 2.867 TFLOPS (1:1), whereas the TITAN has no listed FP16 capability.

Memory architecture is fundamentally different. The TITAN has a fixed 384-bit bus and 288.4 GB/s bandwidth. The 740M shares system memory, with the bus width and bandwidth both listed as system dependent. This makes the 740M's memory performance variable, while the TITAN's is constant and deterministic.

Feature support also diverges sharply. The TITAN offers DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. The 740M offers DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The 740M also has 4 ray tracing cores, which the TITAN lacks entirely. The TITAN is a dual-slot card requiring 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors, with a 250 W TDP and a suggested 600 W power supply. The 740M is an IGP with no power connectors and a 45 W TDP, making it suitable for compact systems with minimal cooling.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by use case. For raw compute throughput in OpenCL, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN is dominant. Its 144.5% lead in that benchmark is overwhelming, and its dedicated 6 GB GDDR5 memory with 288.4 GB/s bandwidth makes it a strong choice for tasks that need sustained memory throughput. If the workload is compute-heavy and OpenCL-based, the TITAN is the obvious pick.

For modern gaming, Vulkan workloads, and any application that uses ray tracing or DirectX 12 Ultimate features, the AMD Radeon 740M is the better option. Its Vulkan score is 35.6% higher, and it brings hardware ray tracing support that the TITAN cannot match. The 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is lower, but its architecture is far more efficient and modern. It also consumes only 45 W versus 250 W, which makes it far easier to integrate into a system without dedicated power cabling.

The overall percentile rankings are close: 56th for the TITAN versus 53rd for the 740M. That near parity in the database's aggregate metrics hides the fact that these two parts are optimized for entirely different tasks. The TITAN is an old desktop workhorse with huge compute reserves, while the 740M is a new integrated solution built for efficiency and modern API support.

Users with an existing desktop that can accommodate a dual-slot, 250 W card with 600 W PSU headroom should consider the TITAN for OpenCL compute. Users building a new compact or laptop system should favor the 740M for its low power draw, integrated design, and current API coverage. There is no single winner; the correct choice depends entirely on the software stack and the host platform.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN averages 14,373, while the AMD Radeon 740M averages 12,870. The TITAN sits in the 56th percentile of all GPUs, and the 740M sits in the 53rd percentile.

Q: How large is the TITAN's lead in OpenCL?

A: The GTX TITAN scores 24,873 in Geekbench OpenCL versus 10,172 for the Radeon 740M, a 144.5% advantage.

Q: Does the Radeon 740M win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the 740M wins in Geekbench Vulkan with 15,568 points against the TITAN's 10,027, a 35.6% margin.

Q: What ray tracing hardware does each GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M has 4 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN has no ray tracing cores listed.

Q: What is the memory configuration for each?

A: The GTX TITAN has 6 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus with 288.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon 740M uses system shared memory, with bus width and bandwidth listed as system dependent.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The GTX TITAN has a 250 W TDP and requires 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors, with a suggested 600 W PSU. The Radeon 740M has a 45 W TDP and no power connectors, as it is an integrated GPU.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN | AMD Radeon 740M |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Chip | GK110 | Phoenix2 |

| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 3.0 |

| Generation | GeForce 700 | Navi III IGP (Phoenix) |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 7,080 million | 20,900 million |

| Die Size | 561 mm² | 137 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 12.6M / mm² | 152.6M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 836 MHz | 800 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 2800 MHz |

| Memory Size | 6 GB | System Shared |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | System Shared |

| Bus Width | 384 bit | System Shared |

| Bandwidth | 288.4 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 2688 | 256 |

| TMUs | 224 | 16 |

| ROPs | 48 | 8 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | None | 4 |

| Pixel Rate | 49.06 GPixel/s | 22.40 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 196.2 GTexel/s | 44.80 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 4.709 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | Not listed | 2.867 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 250 W | 45 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 600 W | Not listed |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | 1.2.175 | 1.4 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2013-02-18 | 2024-01-30 |

| Launch MSRP | 999 USD | Not listed |