GeForce 9800 GTX vs GeForce GT 740A

When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX 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 9800 GTX 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 9800 GTX
GeForce GT 740A

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800 GTX GeForce GT 740A
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
 
  • GeForce 9800 GTX has 324% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GT 740A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX has 510 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and GeForce GT 740A - with Kepler 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 708 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 740A - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 700 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 1−2
medium / 1080p 0−1 0−1
GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce GT 740A have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800 GTX GeForce GT 740A
Architecture Tesla Kepler 2.0
Code name G92 GK208
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 28 March 2008 26 August 2013
Pipelines 128 384
Core clock speed 1688 MHz 980 MHz
Transistor count 754 million 915 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 43.2 billion/sec 31.36
Floating-point performance 432.1 gflops 752.6 gflops
Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 1100 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 70.4 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.5
CUDA cores 128
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI Via Adapter
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF