GeForce GT 740 vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GRID M6 8Q, 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 M6 8Q 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 M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 64 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GRID M6 8Q has 56% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 271 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • GeForce GT 740 and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 and GRID M6 8Q is 5012 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 18−20
ultra / 1080p 4−5 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 16−18 35−40
medium / 1080p 8−9 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 144% more, than GeForce GT 740.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 740 GRID M6 8Q
Architecture Kepler Maxwell 2.0
Code name GK107 GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 29 May 2014 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 993 MHz 722 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 31.78 69.31
Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 2,218 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80.19 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0 5.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 25 Mh/s
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