NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
NVIDIA graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce GT 740 Specifications
GeForce GT 740 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 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.
GT 740 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the GeForce GT 740'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 GeForce GT 740 by NVIDIA dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
NVIDIA's GeForce GT 740 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The GeForce GT 740'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.
GeForce GT 740 by NVIDIA Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the GT 740, 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.
GT 740 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 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.
Kepler Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 is built on NVIDIA's Kepler 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 GT 740 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
NVIDIA's GeForce GT 740 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 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 GeForce GT 740 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
GeForce GT 740 by NVIDIA Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 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.
NVIDIA API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740. 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.
GeForce GT 740 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by NVIDIA 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 GeForce GT 740 by NVIDIA represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
GeForce GT 740 Benchmark Scores
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Geekbench Metal tests GPU compute using Apple's Metal API. This shows how NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 performs in macOS and iOS applications that leverage GPU acceleration.
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Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms. Higher scores benefit applications that leverage GPU acceleration for non-graphics workloads.
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Geekbench Vulkan tests GPU compute using the modern low-overhead Vulkan API. This shows how NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 performs with next-generation graphics and compute workloads.
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About NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 is a Kepler-architecture GPU built on TSMC's 28 nm process, integrating 1,270 million transistors on a 118 mm² die. Released on 2014-05-28, it sits between the GeForce 600 and GeForce 900 generations and is currently marked as end-of-life. Its launch MSRP was 89 USD. With a 19th percentile ranking among all GPUs, it occupies a low-tier segment. The average benchmark score across three tests is 3304, placing it in a tight cluster with several entry-level rivals.
Benchmark Performance
Benchmark results show a clear API-dependent pattern. The Geekbench Metal score is 2026, OpenCL yields 3847, and Vulkan reaches 4039. The average benchmark score is 3304. The Vulkan result is notably higher than the Metal score, indicating that the Vulkan driver path is the strongest, while Metal performance lags significantly.
Compared to its nearest rivals, the GT 740 sits in a tight cluster. It is 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 920M (avg score 3266), but 1.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce 920MX (avg score 3354). Against the Intel HD Graphics P4600 (avg score 3376), it trails by 2.1%, and it leads the NVIDIA Quadro P620 (avg score 3221) by 2.6%. The largest delta among these rivals is 2.6%, making the GT 740's position highly dependent on the specific workload and API.
The 19th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms 19% of all GPUs. This is a low-end position. The data suggests that within its peer group, the GT 740 is a mid-pack performer—neither the fastest nor the slowest, but firmly in the middle of a very narrow band. The Vulkan score of 4039 is the highest single result, and the OpenCL score of 3847 is close behind, while Metal at 2026 is a clear outlier. This pattern implies that applications leveraging Vulkan or OpenCL will extract the most performance, while Metal-based workloads will see a significant penalty.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The GT 740 does not include any dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores; these fields are absent from the specification. Consequently, ray tracing is not supported in hardware. The feature set is limited to traditional rasterization. The GPU provides 384 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 7.944 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 31.78 GTexel/s, with a peak FP32 throughput of 762.6 GFLOPS.
API support is listed as DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. The DirectX 12 (11_0) designation indicates a feature level of 11_0, which is a baseline for that API. OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.175 provide modern driver-level support for those APIs. The absence of tensor cores also means no AI-accelerated features such as DLSS are available. The GPU relies entirely on its fixed-function and shader hardware for rendering, which limits its ability to handle modern effects that depend on dedicated compute units.
Memory Subsystem
The GT 740 is equipped with 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. The memory clock is 1253 MHz, translating to 5 Gbps effective, which yields a memory bandwidth of 80.19 GB/s. This is a modest bandwidth figure, and the 1 GB framebuffer is the primary constraint for modern workloads.
At 1080p, the 1 GB capacity can be exhausted quickly in texture-heavy scenes, causing the GPU to rely on slower system memory over the PCIe bus. At higher resolutions such as 1440p or 4K, the framebuffer is wholly inadequate. The 128-bit bus width limits the theoretical bandwidth, and while 80.19 GB/s is acceptable for the era, it is far below what is needed for high-resolution textures or multi-sample anti-aliasing. The data indicates that the memory subsystem is a bottleneck for any application that requires more than a few hundred megabytes of video memory.
Who Should Consider It
Given the 19th percentile ranking and the average benchmark score of 3304, the GT 740 is suitable only for legacy or low-demand scenarios. The Vulkan score of 4039 is the highest among the three tests, suggesting that Vulkan-based titles may run relatively better. However, the absolute scores are low. For gaming, this GPU is best suited to 720p resolution with low to medium settings, or 1080p with low settings in older titles. The 1 GB framebuffer and 80.19 GB/s bandwidth cannot support modern AAA games at high settings.
Users who need to run basic desktop applications, office suites, or legacy software will find it sufficient. It is not recommended for content creation or video editing, as the 762.6 GFLOPS figure is very modest. The lack of RT and tensor cores eliminates any ray-traced or AI-enhanced features, further narrowing its use cases. The presence of 2x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 1.4a outputs allows connection to multiple displays, but the GPU's performance ceiling is low.
How It Compares
NVIDIA GeForce 920M: The GT 740 is 1.2% faster than the 920M, with average scores of 3304 versus 3266. This is a negligible difference, effectively a tie. The 920M is a mobile part, so the comparison is only relevant in the context of the benchmark database.
NVIDIA GeForce 920MX: The GT 740 trails the 920MX by 1.5%, with the 920MX scoring 3354. This puts the 920MX slightly ahead, but again within the margin of error. The delta is small enough that real-world performance would be indistinguishable.
Intel HD Graphics P4600: The GT 740 is 2.1% behind the Intel HD Graphics P4600, which scores 3376. This is an integrated graphics solution, yet it outperforms the discrete GT 740 in the aggregate benchmark. This highlights the age and low-end positioning of the GT 740.
NVIDIA Quadro P620: The GT 740 is 2.6% ahead of the Quadro P620, which scores 3221. The Quadro is a professional workstation card, but in this benchmark set, the GT 740 holds a slight edge. This is the largest delta among the four rivals, yet it is still under 3 percentage points.
Power and Cooling
The GT 740 has a TDP of 64 W, which is modest for a discrete GPU. It requires a single 6-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The card is single-slot in design, with a length of 145 mm (5.7 inches). This compact form factor allows it to fit into small cases, but the power connector is still mandatory. The cooling solution is not specified, but the low TDP suggests that a simple heatsink and fan are sufficient.
The 64 W figure is low enough that system builders do not need a high-wattage PSU, but the 250 W recommendation must be respected to ensure stable operation. The single-slot design and short length make it easy to install in most chassis. The display outputs are 2x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 1.4a, which limits modern connectivity but is adequate for older monitors. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface is standard. Overall, the power and cooling requirements are minimal, aligning with the GPU's low-end performance profile.
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