GeForce 940M vs GeForce GT 740A
When comparing GeForce 940M 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 940M 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 940M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 940M 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 940M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 940M | GeForce GT 740A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 33 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 940M has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 940M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740A.
- GeForce 940M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GT 740A - in Desktops.
- GeForce 940M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 740A - with Kepler 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940M is 92 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
- GeForce 940M and GeForce GT 740A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 940M is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
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 940M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 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 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 189% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GeForce 940M and GeForce GT 740A have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Dota 2 is 113% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Fortnite is 136% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Grand Theft Auto V is 147% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Minecraft is 69% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 212% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | − |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in World of Tanks is 100% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 940M | GeForce GT 740A | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler 2.0 |
| Code name | N16S-GT-S/B | GK208 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2015 | 26 August 2013 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | 980 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | 915 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 28.22 | 31.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 752.6 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 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) | 101 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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