GeForce GT 740A vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5

When comparing GeForce GT 740A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 740A

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:

Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GT 740A	Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Power consumption (TDP)	33 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type	DDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs
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GeForce GT 740A has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
GeForce GT 740A is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 26 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
GeForce GT 740A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 3212 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	9−10
ultra / 1080p	−	5−6
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	1−2	21−24
medium / 1080p	0−1	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	30−35
medium / 1080p	−	16−18
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p	60−65	160−170
medium / 768p	27−30	130−140
ultra / 1080p	7−8	70−75
QHD / 1440p	−	40−45
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	16−18	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 325% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	0−1	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	10−11	70−75
ultra / 1080p	0−1	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Dota 2 is 182% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	10−12
ultra / 1080p	−	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	0−1	24−27
medium / 1080p	−	12−14
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
low / 720p	21−24	75−80
medium / 1080p	0−1	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Fortnite is 250% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	0−1	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
low / 720p	0−1	35−40
medium / 1080p	0−1	18−20
low / 768p	18−20	65−70
medium / 768p	−	55−60
high / 1080p	0−1	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Grand Theft Auto V is 252% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	6−7
ultra / 1080p	−	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	0−1	18−20
medium / 1080p	−	8−9
low / 768p	75−80	100−110
high / 1080p	27−30	−
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	−	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	8−9	40−45
medium / 1080p	−	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 425% more, than GeForce GT 740A.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	18−20
medium / 1080p	−	12−14
low / 768p	0−1	35−40
medium / 768p	−	21−24
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	14−16	50−55
ultra / 1080p	0−1	24−27
high / 768p	12−14	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in World of Tanks is 148% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

Full Specs

	GeForce GT 740A	Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
Architecture	Kepler 2.0	Maxwell
Code name	GK208	Surface Book
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	26 August 2013	1 October 2015
Pipelines	384	384
Core clock speed	980 MHz	954 MHz
Boost Clock		993 MHz
Transistor count	915 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	31.36
Floating-point performance	752.6 gflops
Memory bus width	64 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	1800 MHz	5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth	14.4 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model	5.1
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126
CUDA	3.5	+
Optimus		+
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GeForce GT 740A vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5

Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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