GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 850A
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 850A, 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 850A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 850A
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 850A
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
45 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
DDR3
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GT 740 has 42% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 850A has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 850A - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 91 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.
GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 850A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 3212 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.
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 850A.
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 850A.
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 850A.
low / 768p
140−150
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
90−95
ultra / 1080p
55−60
40−45
QHD / 1440p
30−33
24−27
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 22% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
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 850A 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 850A.
high / 1080p
8−9
2−3
ultra / 1080p
8−9
2−3
4K / 2160p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
12−14
medium / 1080p
9−10
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Far Cry 5 is 120% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
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 850A.
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 850A.
low / 768p
55−60
45−50
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 38% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
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 850A.
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 850A.
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 850A.
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 850A.
low / 768p
24−27
12−14
medium / 768p
16−18
9−10
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 850A.
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 850A.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 850A
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Code name
GK107
GM107
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
29 May 2014
17 March 2014
Pipelines
384
640
Core clock speed
993 MHz
902 MHz
Boost Clock
936 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
37.44
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
1,198 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 GB/s
28.8 GB/s
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
3.0
5.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
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