GeForce GT 740 vs Radeon R9 M390X
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and Radeon R9 M390X, 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 M390X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R9 M390X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M390X 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 M390X here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
Radeon R9 M390X
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
4 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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Radeon R9 M390X has 56% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon R9 M390X has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M390X - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M390X - with GCN 3.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 270 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M390X.
GeForce GT 740 and Radeon R9 M390X 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
21−24
ultra / 1080p
4−5
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
8−9
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
16−18
40−45
medium / 1080p
8−9
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 188% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
35−40
ultra / 1080p
10−11
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
14−16
4K / 2160p
−
9−10
low / 720p
24−27
70−75
medium / 1080p
12−14
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Battlefield 5 is 206% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
140−150
230−240
medium / 768p
110−120
210−220
ultra / 1080p
55−60
120−130
QHD / 1440p
30−33
100−110
4K / 2160p
27−30
55−60
high / 768p
80−85
170−180
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 100% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
55−60
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 40% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
80−85
120−130
medium / 768p
60−65
110−120
ultra / 1080p
35−40
85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Dota 2 is 81% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
8−9
27−30
ultra / 1080p
8−9
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
20−22
4K / 2160p
3−4
9−10
low / 720p
20−22
55−60
medium / 1080p
9−10
30−33
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
14−16
35−40
ultra / 1080p
10−12
27−30
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
60−65
130−140
medium / 1080p
24−27
75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Fortnite is 146% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
35−40
ultra / 1080p
10−12
27−30
QHD / 1440p
1−2
16−18
4K / 2160p
−
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
75−80
medium / 1080p
14−16
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Forza Horizon 4 is 207% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
110−120
medium / 768p
45−50
95−100
high / 1080p
12−14
45−50
ultra / 1080p
6−7
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Grand Theft Auto V is 122% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
5−6
14−16
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−12
QHD / 1440p
−
10−12
4K / 2160p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
12−14
40−45
medium / 1080p
6−7
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Metro Exodus is 214% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
95−100
120−130
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Minecraft is 26% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
75−80
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 68% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
12−14
40−45
medium / 1080p
10−12
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
24−27
80−85
medium / 768p
16−18
50−55
high / 1080p
9−10
27−30
ultra / 1080p
6−7
16−18
4K / 2160p
6−7
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 192% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
85−90
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
40−45
high / 768p
35−40
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in World of Tanks is 31% more, than GeForce GT 740.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
Radeon R9 M390X
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 3
Code name
GK107
Amethyst (XT) / Tonga
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
29 May 2014
9 June 2015
Pipelines
384
2048
Core clock speed
993 MHz
723 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
92.54
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
2,961 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 GB/s
160.0 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
PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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