FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 740A

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 740A, 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 FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 740A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GT 740A

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GT 740A
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
 
  • FireStream 9250 has 354% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GT 740A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce GT 740A has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GT 740A - with Kepler 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 355 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 740A - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 186 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 0−1
ultra / 1080p 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 1−2
medium / 1080p 5−6 0−1
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GT 740A
Architecture TeraScale Kepler 2.0
Code name RV770 GK208
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 26 August 2013
Pipelines 800 384
Core clock speed 625 MHz 980 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 915 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 31.36
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 752.6 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 3.5