GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M280X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GT 740 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 93 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M280X.
GeForce GT 740 and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
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
2−3
ultra / 1080p
4−5
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
14−16
medium / 1080p
8−9
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 80% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
7−8
ultra / 1080p
10−11
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
18−20
medium / 1080p
12−14
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Battlefield 5 is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
140−150
110−120
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 26% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
20−22
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
80−85
70−75
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
35−40
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Dota 2 is 17% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
8−9
3−4
ultra / 1080p
8−9
3−4
4K / 2160p
3−4
2−3
low / 720p
20−22
14−16
medium / 1080p
9−10
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
14−16
10−12
ultra / 1080p
10−12
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
60−65
50−55
medium / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Fortnite is 33% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
6−7
ultra / 1080p
10−12
−
QHD / 1440p
1−2
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
27−30
21−24
medium / 1080p
14−16
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Forza Horizon 4 is 40% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
45−50
medium / 768p
45−50
40−45
high / 1080p
12−14
7−8
ultra / 1080p
6−7
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Grand Theft Auto V is 24% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
5−6
2−3
ultra / 1080p
3−4
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
8−9
medium / 1080p
6−7
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Metro Exodus is 60% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
95−100
80−85
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
70−75
medium / 1080p
90−95
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Minecraft is 16% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
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 Radeon R9 M280X.
ultra / 1080p
7−8
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
12−14
8−9
medium / 1080p
10−12
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 42% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
24−27
16−18
medium / 768p
16−18
10−12
high / 1080p
9−10
6−7
ultra / 1080p
6−7
4−5
4K / 2160p
6−7
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 62% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
85−90
70−75
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 23% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
Kepler
GCN
Code name
GK107
Saturn XT
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
29 May 2014
1 February 2015
Pipelines
384
896
Core clock speed
993 MHz
900 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
61.60
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
1,792 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
1.2
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
3.0
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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