GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile, 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 740 and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile 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 3GB mobile here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
3 MB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is 373 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 3260 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
7−8
18−20
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
16−18
35−40
medium / 1080p
8−9
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 144% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
27−30
ultra / 1080p
10−11
24−27
QHD / 1440p
0−1
8−9
4K / 2160p
−
6−7
low / 720p
24−27
60−65
medium / 1080p
12−14
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Battlefield 5 is 146% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
140−150
220−230
medium / 768p
110−120
190−200
ultra / 1080p
55−60
110−120
QHD / 1440p
30−33
70−75
4K / 2160p
27−30
35−40
high / 768p
80−85
150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 75% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
45−50
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 30% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
80−85
110−120
medium / 768p
60−65
100−110
ultra / 1080p
35−40
70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Dota 2 is 61% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
8−9
21−24
ultra / 1080p
8−9
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
3−4
7−8
low / 720p
20−22
45−50
medium / 1080p
9−10
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
14−16
27−30
ultra / 1080p
10−12
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
14−16
low / 720p
60−65
110−120
medium / 1080p
24−27
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Fortnite is 103% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−12
21−24
QHD / 1440p
1−2
10−12
low / 720p
27−30
60−65
medium / 1080p
14−16
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 153% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
95−100
medium / 768p
45−50
85−90
high / 1080p
12−14
35−40
ultra / 1080p
6−7
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 90% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
5−6
10−12
ultra / 1080p
3−4
9−10
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
6−7
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Metro Exodus is 157% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
95−100
110−120
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Minecraft is 21% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
65−70
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
10−12
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 120% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
24−27
65−70
medium / 768p
16−18
40−45
high / 1080p
9−10
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
12−14
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 130% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
85−90
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
35−40
high / 768p
35−40
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in World of Tanks is 29% more, than GeForce GT 740.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Code name
GK107
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
29 May 2014
April 2018
Pipelines
384
768
Core clock speed
993 MHz
1366 MHz
Boost Clock
1442 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
96 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
1752 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 GB/s
84 GB/s
G-SYNC support
+
DirectX
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
+
CUDA
3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
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