AMD Radeon 740M
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
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AMDAMD Radeon 740M Specifications
Radeon 740M GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon 740M GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
740M Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon 740M's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon 740M by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon 740M Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon 740M's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon 740M by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the 740M, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
740M Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon 740M against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Radeon 740M Ray Tracing & AI
Hardware acceleration features
The AMD Radeon 740M includes dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration. RT cores handle real-time ray tracing calculations for realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows in supported games. Tensor cores (NVIDIA) or XMX cores (Intel) accelerate AI workloads including DLSS, FSR, and XeSS upscaling technologies. These features enable higher visual quality without proportional performance costs, making the 740M capable of delivering both stunning graphics and smooth frame rates in modern titles.
RDNA 3.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon 740M is built on AMD's RDNA 3.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the 740M will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon 740M Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon 740M determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon 740M to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon 740M by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon 740M are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon 740M. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon 740M Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon 740M is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon 740M by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon 740M Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD Radeon 740M handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
Top 5 Performers
Top 5 PerformersNearby Performers
Nearby Performersgeekbench_vulkanSource
Geekbench Vulkan tests GPU compute using the modern low-overhead Vulkan API. This shows how AMD Radeon 740M performs with next-generation graphics and compute workloads. Vulkan offers better CPU efficiency than older APIs like OpenGL. Modern games and applications increasingly use Vulkan for cross-platform GPU acceleration.
Top 5 Performers
Nearby Performers
About AMD Radeon 740M
The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a transistor count of 25,390 million on a 178 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, featuring 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units. Benchmark results show an average score of 12870 across tests, placing it at the 52nd percentile of all GPUs, which positions it as a mid-pack performer for an integrated solution.
Benchmark Performance
The Geekbench results for the Radeon 740M reveal a notable split between compute workloads. In the OpenCL test, it scores 10172, while the Vulkan test produces a significantly higher 15568, indicating that the architecture responds differently to these two APIs. The average benchmark score of 12870 places the chip in a competitive position against several dedicated desktop and mobile graphics cards from previous generations.
Comparing against the nearest rivals, the data shows a remarkably tight cluster of performance. The Radeon 740M sits just 0.1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P5000, which averages 12880 — a negligible difference that puts the integrated part within striking distance of a professional workstation GPU. Against the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590, the 740M is 0.3% ahead, with the rival averaging 12830, showing that the modern integrated solution edges out a dual-GPU flagship from over a decade ago. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, placing the 740M 0.5% behind it, which is a marginal gap given that the RTX 3050 Ti is a discrete mobile part. Finally, the AMD FirePro W5100 averages 12789, and the 740M leads it by 0.6%.
These deltas are all within a single percentage point, suggesting that the 740M’s performance profile is essentially equivalent to these four very different rivals. The implication is that architectural efficiency and modern process improvements allow the integrated GPU to match dedicated silicon from earlier generations or lower tiers. The Vulkan score being roughly 53% higher than OpenCL suggests that the RDNA 3.0 architecture is particularly well-suited to modern, lower-overhead APIs, which could translate to better real-world gaming performance than legacy compute benchmarks might indicate.
Who Should Consider It
The Radeon 740M is an integrated processor with a 15 W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where discrete graphics are not feasible. Given its average benchmark score of 12870 and its position near the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, the data suggests it can handle esports titles and older games at 1080p with medium to low settings. The 52nd percentile ranking across all GPUs indicates that it outperforms roughly half of the graphics processors in the database, which includes many older discrete cards.
For users who primarily play competitive shooters or MOBA games that are not graphically demanding, the 740M’s performance should be adequate at reduced resolutions. The substantial Vulkan score of 15568 suggests that games utilizing Vulkan will see better frame rates than those relying on older DirectX 11 paths, so users should prioritize titles with modern API support. At higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K, the integrated nature of this chip and its system-shared memory mean that it will struggle, and the data does not support recommendations beyond 1080p gaming. Productivity workloads that leverage OpenCL, such as video encoding or basic 3D rendering, will see moderate performance, but the 2.867 TFLOPS of FP32 compute limits heavy professional use.
Power and Cooling
The Radeon 740M carries a TDP of just 15 W, which is exceptionally low for a graphics processor, reflecting its integrated design within a mobile APU. This power envelope means that a dedicated cooling solution is not required beyond the laptop’s standard thermal management, and the chip’s slot width is listed as IGP, confirming it is mounted directly on the motherboard. No power connectors are needed, as the GPU draws power through the system’s main power delivery, and there is no suggested PSU rating because the product is not intended for desktop use.
The low TDP has significant implications for sustained performance. In a thin chassis, the 15 W budget allows the GPU to maintain its boost clock of 2800 MHz without excessive thermal throttling, assuming the laptop’s cooling system is adequate. However, in devices with poor ventilation, the boost clock may not be sustained, and performance could drop toward the base clock of 800 MHz. The process node of 4 nm contributes to this efficiency, as the transistor density of 142.6M per mm² allows for high performance within a minimal power draw.
FAQ
Q: How does the Radeon 740M compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile?
A: The 740M averages 12870, which is 0.5% behind the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile’s average of 12940, indicating nearly identical overall benchmark performance.
Q: What is the memory configuration of the Radeon 740M?
A: The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," meaning the GPU uses a portion of the system’s main RAM, and the bandwidth is system-dependent rather than fixed.
Q: Does the Radeon 740M support hardware ray tracing?
A: Yes, it includes 4 ray tracing cores, and its DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support indicates full hardware ray tracing capabilities for compatible games.
Q: What is the maximum pixel and texture throughput of this GPU?
A: The pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s, based on the boost clock and the 8 ROPs and 16 TMUs.
Q: Is the Radeon 740M suitable for 4K gaming?
A: The data does not support 4K gaming for this chip; its performance level, near the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, is more appropriate for 1080p at modest settings, and the system-shared memory further limits high-resolution workloads.
Q: Which API versions does the Radeon 740M support?
A: It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with the Vulkan score of 15568 being substantially higher than the OpenCL score of 10172.
How It Compares
Against the NVIDIA Quadro P5000, the Radeon 740M is 0.1% behind, with scores of 12870 versus 12880. This is a remarkable result for an integrated GPU, as the Quadro P5000 is a professional workstation card with dedicated VRAM, yet the 740M nearly matches its compute performance in these specific benchmarks.
The comparison with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 shows the 740M ahead by 0.3%, with the GTX 590 averaging 12830. The GTX 590 was a dual-GPU flagship with substantial power requirements, so the fact that a 15 W integrated chip outperforms it highlights the massive efficiency gains of modern RDNA 3.0 architecture.
Versus the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, the 740M trails by 0.5%, with the discrete mobile card scoring 12940. This is the closest rival in terms of target market, and the data suggests that users can expect similar frame rates from the integrated solution as from a dedicated entry-level mobile GPU.
Finally, the AMD FirePro W5100 averages 12789, and the 740M leads it by 0.6%. The FirePro is an older professional card, and the 740M’s advantage, while small, shows that integrated graphics have caught up to and surpassed mid-range workstation parts from previous generations.
Memory Subsystem
The Radeon 740M uses a system-shared memory architecture, meaning the VRAM size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the host system’s RAM configuration. This is a fundamental difference from discrete GPUs, which have dedicated VRAM with fixed bus widths and bandwidths. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," so actual performance will vary based on whether the laptop uses dual-channel or single-channel memory, with dual-channel configurations providing roughly double the bandwidth.
This shared memory design has direct implications for high-resolution gaming. At 1080p, the GPU can allocate a sufficient portion of system memory for textures and framebuffers, but at 1440p or 4K, the memory pressure increases significantly. The lack of a dedicated memory bus means that the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory access, which can lead to stuttering in memory-intensive scenes. The high Vulkan score of 15568 suggests that modern APIs can manage memory more efficiently, but the fundamental limitation of shared bandwidth remains. For users considering this chip, the data indicates that 1080p is the practical ceiling, and even then, texture quality settings may need to be reduced to avoid exceeding available bandwidth.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The Radeon 740M includes 4 ray tracing cores, which is a modest count for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support confirms that the GPU is fully compliant with the latest DirectX ray tracing standards, and the Vulkan 1.4 support also includes ray tracing extensions. However, the low FP32 compute of 2.867 TFLOPS and the 15 W TDP mean that ray tracing performance will be limited.
The FP16 performance is 5.734 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, which is double the FP32 throughput and can accelerate certain compute workloads that support mixed precision. The texture rate of 44.80 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 22.40 GPixel/s are modest figures, but they are consistent with the chip’s target segment. The PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface provides adequate bandwidth for system-shared memory access, though it is half the width of a typical discrete GPU’s x16 connection. Display outputs are portable-device dependent, meaning they vary by laptop model, and the GPU supports OpenGL 4.6 for legacy application compatibility. Overall, the feature set is modern and comprehensive, but the 4 ray tracing cores and integrated design suggest that ray tracing should be considered a secondary feature for light use rather than a primary gaming capability.
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