GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 280
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 280, 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 GT 740 and GeForce GTX 280 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 280
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
236 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
1 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce GTX 280 has 268% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 280 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 280 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 280 - with Tesla 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 303 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280 - by 65 nm process technology.
GeForce GT 740 is 135 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 3905 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
7−8
1−2
ultra / 1080p
4−5
0−1
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
12−14
medium / 1080p
8−9
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
10−11
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
16−18
medium / 1080p
12−14
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Battlefield 5 is 77% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
140−150
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
90−95
ultra / 1080p
55−60
40−45
QHD / 1440p
30−33
21−24
4K / 2160p
27−30
18−20
high / 768p
80−85
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
55−60
85−90
ultra / 1080p
20−22
16−18
medium / 1080p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
80−85
75−80
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
35−40
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Dota 2 is 17% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p
8−9
2−3
ultra / 1080p
8−9
2−3
4K / 2160p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
10−12
medium / 1080p
9−10
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Far Cry 5 is 175% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p
14−16
10−11
ultra / 1080p
10−12
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
60−65
50−55
medium / 1080p
24−27
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Fortnite is 47% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p
12−14
4−5
ultra / 1080p
10−12
−
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
16−18
medium / 1080p
14−16
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
55−60
40−45
medium / 768p
45−50
−
high / 1080p
12−14
5−6
ultra / 1080p
6−7
2−3
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
−
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Grand Theft Auto V is 56% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p
5−6
1−2
ultra / 1080p
3−4
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
5−6
medium / 1080p
6−7
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
high / 1080p
90−95
85−90
ultra / 1080p
80−85
70−75
medium / 1080p
90−95
90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Minecraft is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
30−35
27−30
medium / 1080p
18−20
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
ultra / 1080p
7−8
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
6−7
medium / 1080p
10−12
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
24−27
12−14
medium / 768p
16−18
8−9
high / 1080p
9−10
4−5
ultra / 1080p
6−7
3−4
4K / 2160p
6−7
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
85−90
75−80
medium / 768p
45−50
35−40
ultra / 1080p
20−22
16−18
high / 768p
35−40
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in World of Tanks is 17% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 280
Architecture
Kepler
Tesla 2.0
Code name
GK107
GT200
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
29 May 2014
16 June 2008
Pipelines
384
240
Core clock speed
993 MHz
1296 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
65 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
48.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
622.1 gflops
Length
145 mm
10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width
128 Bit
512 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
1107 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 GB/s
141.7 GB/s
DirectX
12 (11_0)
11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model
5.1
4.0
OpenGL
4.6
2.1
OpenCL
1.2
1.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
N/A
CUDA
3.0
+
CUDA cores
240
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
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