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    GeForce GT 740A vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q

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

    Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GTX 1050 Max Q here:

    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 740A GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
    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 No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
    • GeForce GT 740A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740A.
    • GeForce GT 740A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - with Pascal.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 19 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
    • GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 5200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 20−22
    ultra / 1080p − 12−14
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 6−7
    4K / 2160p − 5−6
    low / 720p 1−2 40−45
    medium / 1080p 0−1 24−27
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 740A GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
    Architecture Kepler 2.0 Pascal
    Code name GK208 N17P-G0 Max-Q
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 26 August 2013 3 January 2018
    Pipelines 384 640
    Core clock speed 980 MHz 999 - 1189 MHz
    Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz
    Transistor count 915 million 3,300 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 31.36 53.12
    Floating-point performance 752.6 gflops 1,700 gflops
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 112.1 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
    CUDA 3.5 6.1
    Laptop size large
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