AMD Radeon 740M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE Comparison

The AMD Radeon 740M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE occupy opposite ends of the GPU spectrum. The Radeon 740M is a 4 nm integrated graphics processor from the Phoenix2 chip, designed for low-power mobility. The RTX 5090 SE is a massive, 500 W discrete graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The recorded data shows the Radeon 740M has an average benchmark score of 12,870, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. The RTX 5090 SE, however, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its performance profile defined entirely by its architectural specifications and memory subsystem.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear choice based on the intended use case. The AMD Radeon 740M is the only option with actual benchmark results. Its Geekbench scores are 10,172 for OpenCL and 15,568 for Vulkan, giving it an average of 12,870. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, meaning it performs better than a slight majority of the database entries. Users who require a functional, low-power integrated GPU for basic computing and light graphics tasks would select the 740M based on its verified performance data.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it has no nearest rivals listed. This absence of performance data means the RTX 5090 SE cannot be validated for compute workloads through the database. However, its specifications indicate a vastly different class of hardware. The RTX 5090 SE features 14,080 shading units, 110 ray tracing cores, 440 tensor cores, and 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. These figures are not reflected in any test scores, so the database cannot confirm its actual performance level.

The verdict is straightforward: the Radeon 740M is the verified performer for low-power integrated graphics, while the RTX 5090 SE is an unmeasured, high-end discrete card whose capabilities are only theoretical in the database. Neither part serves the same user. The 740M suits systems where power draw of 45 W and an IGP form factor are mandatory. The RTX 5090 SE targets high-end desktops with a 900 W suggested power supply and a dual-slot cooler. The data supports the 740M for mobility and the RTX 5090 SE for maximum raw hardware resources, though the latter lacks benchmark confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is substantial. The AMD Radeon 740M uses the Phoenix2 chip built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It is part of the Navi III IGP (Phoenix) generation and employs the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The chip contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 152.6 million per square millimeter. Its predecessor is the Navi II IGP, and its successor is the Navi III IGP.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE uses the GB202 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It belongs to the GeForce 50-series and uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. This chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. Its predecessor is the GeForce 40 series, and its successor is the GeForce 60 series.

The Radeon 740M has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, 8 raster output pipelines, and 4 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 2.867 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 2.867 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The chip operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz.

The RTX 5090 SE has 14,080 shading units, 440 texture mapping units, 160 raster output pipelines, 110 ray tracing cores, and 440 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 380.3 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 1,045.9 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 66.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 66.94 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The chip operates at a base clock of 1740 MHz and a boost clock of 2377 MHz.

Memory architecture is another major divider. The Radeon 740M uses system shared memory, with the bus width and type also listed as system shared. Its bandwidth is system dependent. The RTX 5090 SE has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, described as 28 Gbps effective.

Power and physical characteristics differ completely. The Radeon 740M has a 45 W TDP, uses no power connectors, and is an IGP with motherboard-dependent display outputs. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. The RTX 5090 SE has a 500 W TDP, uses one 16-pin power connector, and requires a 900 W suggested power supply. It is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and outputs video through one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b connectors.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The process node difference is notable: the 740M uses 4 nm while the RTX 5090 SE uses 5 nm, despite the latter being the larger and more complex chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries recorded for these two GPUs. The wins for each are recorded as zero. The RTX 5090 SE has no benchmarks in its entry, and the head-to-head comparison list is empty. Consequently, the database provides no direct numerical comparison of their performance in identical tests.

The only benchmark data available belongs to the Radeon 740M. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 10,172, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 15,568. The average of these two results is 12,870. The nearest rivals for the 740M give context. The AMD FirePro W5100 has an average score of 12,847, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 455 scores 12,831, also 0.2% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 scores 12,830, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12,928, which is 0.4% higher than the 740M.

These comparisons show the 740M sits in a cluster of older discrete GPUs. It is essentially tied with the FirePro W5100 and Radeon Pro 455, slightly behind the GTX 590, and marginally outperformed by the RX 580. The differences are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating the 740M's integrated design delivers performance comparable to these legacy cards. The 53rd percentile ranking reinforces this mid-pack position.

For the RTX 5090 SE, no such analysis is possible. With an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals, the database offers no measurements to interpret. The specifications suggest extreme capability, but no test results confirm it. Any claim about its benchmark performance would require external data, which is not present in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M has an average benchmark score of 12,870. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Radeon 740M compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580?

A: The Radeon RX 580 has an average score of 12,928, which is 0.4% higher than the 740M's 12,870. The two GPUs are effectively within measurement noise of each other.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 5090 SE?

A: The RTX 5090 SE has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M has a TDP of 45 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE has a TDP of 500 W.

Q: What process nodes do the two GPUs use?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M uses a 4 nm process. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE uses a 5 nm process. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 740M wins in the only category with measured data: verified benchmark performance. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 and Vulkan score of 15,568 establish a real performance baseline. The 740M also wins on power efficiency, with a 45 W TDP compared to the RTX 5090 SE's 500 W. Its integrated nature, using system shared memory and no power connectors, makes it suitable for compact, low-power systems. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and motherboard-dependent display outputs reflect its role as an IGP. The 4 nm process node gives it a transistor density advantage of 152.6 million per square millimeter over the RTX 5090 SE's 122.9 million.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE wins on every raw specification category. It has 14,080 shading units versus 256, 440 texture mapping units versus 16, and 160 ROPs versus 8. Its ray tracing core count of 110 dwarfs the 740M's 4, and its 440 tensor cores have no counterpart in the AMD part. The FP32 throughput of 66.94 TFLOPS is over 23 times the 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS. The memory subsystem is similarly dominant: 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth, compared to the 740M's system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

The RTX 5090 SE also wins on pixel rate at 380.3 GPixel/s versus 22.40 GPixel/s, and texture rate at 1,045.9 GTexel/s versus 44.80 GTexel/s. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface doubles the bandwidth of the 740M's PCIe 4.0 x8. The RTX 5090 SE provides dedicated display outputs, including one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b connectors, while the 740M relies on motherboard outputs. The RTX 5090 SE has a launch MSRP of 1,499 USD.

For use cases, the 740M serves systems where power draw and physical space are limited. Its 45 W TDP, IGP slot width, and lack of power connectors make it a fit for thin and light laptops or mini PCs. The RTX 5090 SE targets high-performance desktop builds with its dual-slot cooler, 500 W TDP, and 900 W suggested power supply. The database cannot confirm the RTX 5090 SE's actual benchmark performance, but its hardware resources position it for high-end graphics workloads where the 740M's 256 shading units would be insufficient.