GeForce GT 740A vs GeForce GTX 1050

When comparing GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 1050, 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 740A and GeForce GTX 1050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 740A GeForce GTX 1050
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • GeForce GT 740A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 1050 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 310 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 5208 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 1−2 60−65
medium / 1080p 0−1 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 740A GeForce GTX 1050
Architecture Kepler 2.0 Pascal
Code name GK208 N17P-G1
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 26 August 2013 25 October 2016
Pipelines 384 640
Core clock speed 980 MHz 1290 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz
Transistor count 915 million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 31.36 58.20
Floating-point performance 752.6 gflops 1,862 gflops
Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 7008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 3.5 +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
CUDA cores 640
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support +
HDCP 2.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s
Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
Width 2-slot
GameStream +
GPU Boost 3.0
SLI -
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