GeForce GT 740 vs GRID K240Q

When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GRID K240Q, 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 GRID K240Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 740 GRID K240Q
Power consumption (TDP) 64 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GRID K240Q has 251% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GT 740 and GRID K240Q have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 740 and GRID K240Q are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 248 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
  • GeForce GT 740 and GRID K240Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 12 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 10−11
ultra / 1080p 4−5 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 16−18 21−24
medium / 1080p 8−9 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 44% more, than GeForce GT 740.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 740 GRID K240Q
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK107 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 29 May 2014 28 June 2013
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 993 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 31.78 95.36
Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80.19 GB/s 160.0 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 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 25 Mh/s
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