AMD Radeon 740M vs NVIDIA H20 NVL16 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon 740M and the NVIDIA H20 NVL16. The database contains no overlapping test results for these two units, so a conventional score-by-score comparison is not possible from the available measurements. The AMD Radeon 740M has two recorded benchmark scores, a Geekbench OpenCL result of 10172 and a Geekbench Vulkan result of 15568, producing an average benchmark score of 12870. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 has no recorded benchmark results in the database, with an average benchmark score of zero and an empty nearest rivals list.

Because of this missing overlap, the comparison must rely on the specifications and the relative positioning of the AMD part within the broader GPU landscape. The AMD Radeon 740M sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the AMD FirePro W5100 with an average score of 12847 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Radeon Pro 455 with 12831 and a delta of 0.3 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 with 12830 and a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 580 with 12928 and a delta of negative 0.4 percent. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Radeon 740M delivers performance essentially on par with those older discrete graphics cards, despite being an integrated graphics processor. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16, by contrast, has no benchmark data to anchor its standing, and its 50th percentile placement is a default value rather than a measured result.

The absence of head-to-head numbers means the analysis below focuses on architectural and specification differences, which are substantial and clearly documented. The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated GPU with a 45 W TDP, while the NVIDIA H20 NVL16 is a server-grade accelerator with a 400 W TDP and an 800 W suggested power supply. Those power figures alone signal different performance classes, even without direct benchmark evidence.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 740M uses the Phoenix2 chip, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, and belongs to the Navi III IGP (Phoenix) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 152.6 million transistors per square millimeter. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 uses the GH100 chip, built on the Hopper architecture, and belongs to the Server Hopper (Hxx) generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 80,000 million transistors on an 814 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 98.3 million transistors per square millimeter. The Radeon 740M has the smaller process node and higher transistor density, but the H20 NVL16 has nearly four times the total transistor count and a die roughly six times larger.

The Radeon 740M integrates 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, 8 raster output pipelines, and 4 ray tracing cores. It has no dedicated tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s, its texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s, and its FP32 throughput is 2.867 TFLOPS with FP16 at the same 2.867 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 is a different class entirely: 9984 shading units, 312 texture mapping units, 24 raster output pipelines, and 312 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 47.52 GPixel/s, its texture rate is 617.8 GTexel/s, and its FP32 throughput is 39.54 TFLOPS with FP16 at 79.07 TFLOPS, a 2:1 ratio. The H20 NVL16 has no listed ray tracing cores, while the Radeon 740M has 4.

The memory subsystems also diverge sharply. The Radeon 740M uses system shared memory, with the bus width, memory type, and bandwidth all marked as system dependent. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 uses 96 GB of HBM3 memory on a 6144 bit bus, delivering 4.03 TB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock is listed as 1313 MHz with 5.3 Gbps effective. The Radeon 740M has no dedicated memory clock; it relies on whatever system memory is available.

The Radeon 740M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, consistent with a compute-focused server accelerator that does not target graphics APIs. The Radeon 740M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 and has motherboard dependent display outputs. The H20 NVL16 connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and has no display outputs at all.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Radeon 740M wins in scenarios that require an integrated graphics solution with standard graphics API support. Its DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility make it usable for conventional rendering workloads. Its 45 W TDP and IGP slot width mean it can be deployed in systems without a discrete power connector, and its display outputs are motherboard dependent, indicating it can drive displays when the motherboard provides the necessary connectors. The Radeon 740M also has a measured benchmark presence, with its average score placing it in the 53rd percentile, and its nearest rivals are all discrete GPUs from earlier generations, which suggests it can handle modest graphics loads competently.

The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 wins in compute-dense server environments. Its 312 tensor cores, 79.07 TFLOPS of FP16 throughput, and 4.03 TB/s memory bandwidth indicate a design optimized for parallel compute and tensor operations. Its 96 GB HBM3 memory capacity is far beyond the system shared memory of the Radeon 740M, and its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides a wider and faster host connection. The H20 NVL16 has no display outputs, confirming it is not intended for graphics output. The Radeon 740M has no tensor cores, so it cannot accelerate tensor workloads in the same way.

For users prioritizing graphics API compatibility and integrated simplicity, the Radeon 740M is the only option with relevant data. For users prioritizing raw compute throughput and memory capacity, the H20 NVL16 has the specifications to dominate, though its lack of benchmark results means the data cannot confirm actual performance.

Specification Differences

The two units differ in nearly every measurable specification. The process nodes are 4 nm for the Radeon 740M versus 5 nm for the H20 NVL16. Transistor counts are 20,900 million versus 80,000 million. Die sizes are 137 mm² versus 814 mm². Transistor densities are 152.6 million per square millimeter versus 98.3 million per square millimeter.

Clock speeds differ: the Radeon 740M has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, while the H20 NVL16 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 1980 MHz. The memory clocks also differ, with the Radeon 740M using system shared memory and the H20 NVL16 using 1313 MHz with 5.3 Gbps effective.

Memory capacity, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all different. The Radeon 740M has system shared memory with a system dependent bus width and bandwidth. The H20 NVL16 has 96 GB of HBM3 on a 6144 bit bus with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth.

Compute resources differ: 256 shading units versus 9984, 16 TMUs versus 312, 8 ROPs versus 24, 4 ray tracing cores versus none, and no tensor cores versus 312. Pixel rates are 22.40 GPixel/s versus 47.52 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 44.80 GTexel/s versus 617.8 GTexel/s. FP32 is 2.867 TFLOPS versus 39.54 TFLOPS. FP16 is 2.867 TFLOPS versus 79.07 TFLOPS.

Power and form factor differ: 45 W TDP versus 400 W TDP, IGP slot width versus SXM Module, no power connectors versus an 800 W suggested power supply. Bus interfaces are PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs are motherboard dependent versus none. API support includes DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan for the Radeon 740M, and N/A for all three on the H20 NVL16.

Release dates differ: the Radeon 740M launched on 2024-01-30, while the H20 NVL16 launched on 2025-09-01. The Radeon 740M lists its predecessor as Navi II IGP and successor as Navi III IGP. The H20 NVL16 lists its predecessor as Server Ada and successor as Server Blackwell.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Radeon 740M have any recorded benchmark results?

A: Yes. The Radeon 740M has a Geekbench OpenCL score of 10172 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 15568, giving it an average benchmark score of 12870.

Q: Does the NVIDIA H20 NVL16 have any recorded benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the H20 NVL16, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What is the memory capacity of the NVIDIA H20 NVL16?

A: The H20 NVL16 has 96 GB of HBM3 memory on a 6144 bit bus with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the AMD Radeon 740M?

A: The Radeon 740M uses system shared memory, with no dedicated memory size, type, or bus width. Its bandwidth is system dependent.

Q: Which GPU has tensor cores?

A: The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 has 312 tensor cores. The AMD Radeon 740M has no tensor cores.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M has a 45 W TDP and no power connectors. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 has a 400 W TDP and an 800 W suggested power supply.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Radeon 740M and NVIDIA H20 NVL16 serve entirely different purposes. The Radeon 740M is an integrated GPU with measured benchmark scores, graphics API support, and a low power envelope of 45 W. Its average benchmark score of 12870 places it in the 53rd percentile, and it trades blows with older discrete GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 580, which sits just 0.4 percent ahead, and the AMD FirePro W5100, which sits 0.2 percent behind. This makes it a viable option for systems that need integrated graphics with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support, and where the 45 W TDP fits the power budget.

The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 is a server accelerator with no benchmark results and no graphics API support. Its specifications point to a compute-focused role: 9984 shading units, 312 tensor cores, 96 GB of HBM3 memory, 4.03 TB/s bandwidth, and FP16 throughput of 79.07 TFLOPS. Its 400 W TDP and 800 W suggested power supply indicate a data center installation, not a desktop. The lack of display outputs confirms it is not meant for rendering to a screen.

Users who need measured graphics performance, integrated simplicity, and standard API compatibility should select the AMD Radeon 740M. Users who need massive compute throughput, tensor acceleration, and high-capacity memory should select the NVIDIA H20 NVL16, understanding that its performance is not yet verified by benchmark data in the database. The two products do not compete in the same segment, and the specification gap is so wide that direct comparison is less meaningful than the architecture differences suggest.