GeForce GT 740A vs Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000
When comparing GeForce GT 740A and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000, 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 Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 740A
Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 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 Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740A | Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
Memory type | DDR3 | |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce GT 740A is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 - in Laptops.
- GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 - with Vega.
- GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 - by 7 nm process technology.
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 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3600% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce GT 740A and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 230−240 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 200−210 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 110−120 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 85−90 |
4K / 2160p | − | 45−50 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 160−170 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 542% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
GeForce GT 740A and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 80−85 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in Dota 2 is 296% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
high / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 120−130 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in Fortnite is 468% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | − | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 452% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
medium / 1080p | − | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in Minecraft is 62% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 800% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | − | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
high / 768p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 in World of Tanks is 180% more, than GeForce GT 740A. |
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740A | Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 4000 | |
Architecture | Kepler 2.0 | Vega |
Code name | GK208 | Vega Raven Ridge |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 26 August 2013 | 7 January 2020 |
Pipelines | 384 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 980 MHz | |
Boost Clock | 1750 MHz | |
Transistor count | 915 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 7 nm |
Texture fill rate | 31.36 | |
Floating-point performance | 752.6 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12_1 |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | 3.5 | |
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