GeForce 845M vs GeForce GT 740A
When comparing GeForce 845M and GeForce GT 740A, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 845M and GeForce GT 740A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 740A
GeForce 845M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 845M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 845M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 845M | GeForce GT 740A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 33 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Memory type | DDR3, GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 845M has 36% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 845M and GeForce GT 740A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 845M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GT 740A - in Desktops.
- GeForce 845M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 740A - with Kepler 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 845M is 91 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
- GeForce 845M and GeForce GT 740A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 845M is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce 845M. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 768p | 75−80 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 228% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Dota 2 is 124% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Fortnite is 159% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Grand Theft Auto V is 193% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Minecraft is 50% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in World of Tanks is 100% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 845M | GeForce GT 740A | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler 2.0 |
| Code name | GM108 | GK208 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 26 August 2013 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1071 MHz | 980 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | 915 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 37.63 | 31.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 883.7 gflops | 752.6 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 - 5000 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 40.1 GB/s | 14.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 3.5 |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 76 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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