GeForce GT 740 vs Quadro FX 3800

When comparing GeForce GT 740 and Quadro FX 3800, 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 Quadro FX 3800 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 Quadro FX 3800
Power consumption (TDP) 64 Watt 108 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro FX 3800 has 68% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
  • GeForce GT 740 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 740 and Quadro FX 3800 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 393 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is 53 mm longer, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 3412 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 0−1
ultra / 1080p 4−5 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 10−11
medium / 1080p 8−9 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 740 Quadro FX 3800
Architecture Kepler Tesla 2.0
Code name GK107 GT200B
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 29 May 2014 30 March 2009
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 993 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 31.78 38.40
Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 145 mm 198 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80.19 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 3.0 1.3
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 25 Mh/s
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