GeForce 840A vs GeForce GT 740A

When comparing GeForce 840A 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 GeForce 840A and GeForce GT 740A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
GeForce GT 740A

Main Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce GT 740A
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type DDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
 
  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 33 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce 840A and GeForce GT 740A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 740A - with Kepler 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 49 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • GeForce 840A and GeForce GT 740A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 840A is 202 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 0−1
ultra / 1080p 2−3
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 1−2
medium / 1080p 5−6 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce GT 740A
Architecture Maxwell Kepler 2.0
Code name GM108 GK208
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 17 March 2014 26 August 2013
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 980 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 915 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 17.98 31.36
Floating-point performance 863.2 gflops 752.6 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 3.5