GeForce 930MX vs GeForce GT 740A

When comparing GeForce 930MX 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 930MX 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 930MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 930MX 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 GeForce 930MX here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930MX GeForce GT 740A
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GT 740A has 94% more power consumption, than GeForce 930MX.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce 930MX and GeForce GT 740A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce 930MX is used in Laptops, and GeForce GT 740A - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 930MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 740A - with Kepler 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 28 MHz higher, than GeForce 930MX.
  • GeForce 930MX and GeForce GT 740A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 0−1
ultra / 1080p 2−3
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 1−2
medium / 1080p 7−8 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930MX GeForce GT 740A
Architecture Maxwell Kepler 2.0
Code name N16S-GMR GK208
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 10 March 2016 26 August 2013
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 952 MHz 980 MHz
Boost Clock 1020 MHz
Transistor count 915 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 24.48 31.36
Floating-point performance 783.4 gflops 752.6 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.5
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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