GeForce 930M vs GeForce GT 740A
When comparing GeForce 930M 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 930M 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 930M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 930M 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 930M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 930M | GeForce GT 740A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 33 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 33 Watt.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 930M and GeForce GT 740A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 930M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GT 740A - in Desktops.
- GeForce 930M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 740A - with Kepler 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 52 MHz higher, than GeForce 930M.
- GeForce 930M and GeForce GT 740A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 930M and GeForce GT 740A is 1800 MHz.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 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 6% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 196% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than GeForce 930M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Dota 2 is 124% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Fortnite is 136% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Grand Theft Auto V is 162% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in Minecraft is 64% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | − |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930M in World of Tanks is 88% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930M | GeForce GT 740A | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler 2.0 |
| Code name | N16S-GM-B/S, N16S-LP | GK208 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2015 | 26 August 2013 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 980 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 915 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | 31.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | 752.6 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 14.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 3.5 |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 84 Mh/s | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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