GeForce GT 740A vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

When choosing between GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 580M SLI, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

GeForce GT 740A

GeForce GTX 580M SLI Check Price

GeForce GTX 580M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 580M SLI 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 580M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 580M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GT 740A	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)	33 Watt	100 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type	DDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
GeForce GT 740A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - with Fermi.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 360 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 300 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	24−27
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 720p	1−2	45−50
medium / 1080p	0−1	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4600% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	35−40
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	10−12
low / 720p	0−1	80−85
medium / 1080p	−	45−50
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 580M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	60−65	240−250
medium / 768p	27−30	210−220
ultra / 1080p	7−8	140−150
QHD / 1440p	−	110−120
4K / 2160p	−	60−65
high / 768p	16−18	180−190
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 603% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 580M SLI have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	45−50	120−130
medium / 768p	10−11	110−120
ultra / 1080p	0−1	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Dota 2 is 313% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	30−35
ultra / 1080p	−	27−30
QHD / 1440p	−	21−24
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	0−1	60−65
medium / 1080p	−	30−35
high / 1080p	−	40−45
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
low / 720p	21−24	140−150
medium / 1080p	0−1	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Fortnite is 559% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	0−1	40−45
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	16−18
low / 720p	0−1	80−85
medium / 1080p	0−1	45−50
low / 768p	18−20	110−120
medium / 768p	−	100−110
high / 1080p	0−1	50−55
ultra / 1080p	−	21−24
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−12
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 505% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	−	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	0−1	45−50
medium / 1080p	−	21−24
low / 768p	75−80	120−130
high / 1080p	27−30	−
medium / 1080p	−	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Minecraft is 62% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	8−9	80−85
medium / 1080p	−	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 925% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	−	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	3−4
low / 720p	0−1	45−50
medium / 1080p	−	24−27
low / 768p	0−1	90−95
medium / 768p	−	55−60
high / 1080p	−	30−35
ultra / 1080p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	14−16	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	45−50
high / 768p	12−14	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in World of Tanks is 180% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

Full Specs

	GeForce GT 740A	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Architecture	Kepler 2.0	Fermi
Code name	GK208	N12E-GTX2
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	26 August 2013	6 January 2011
Pipelines	384	768
Core clock speed	980 MHz	620 MHz
Transistor count	915 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	31.36
Floating-point performance	752.6 gflops
Memory bus width	64 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1800 MHz	1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	14.4 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model	5.1
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126
CUDA	3.5
Laptop size		large
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GeForce GT 740A vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

GeForce GTX 580M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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