GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI, 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 280M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 280M 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 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
150 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 134% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - with G9x.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 408 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 4062 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
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
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
8−9
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
12−14
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 66% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
140−150
180−190
medium / 768p
110−120
150−160
ultra / 1080p
55−60
80−85
QHD / 1440p
30−33
45−50
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
80−85
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 36% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
20−22
30−35
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
80−85
100−110
medium / 768p
60−65
80−85
ultra / 1080p
35−40
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 33% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
8−9
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
4K / 2160p
3−4
5−6
low / 720p
20−22
30−35
medium / 1080p
9−10
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 60% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−12
16−18
low / 720p
60−65
85−90
medium / 1080p
24−27
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 50% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−12
16−18
QHD / 1440p
1−2
6−7
low / 720p
27−30
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 69% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
medium / 768p
45−50
65−70
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 38% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
5−6
8−9
ultra / 1080p
3−4
6−7
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
12−14
21−24
medium / 1080p
6−7
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
95−100
100−110
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
95−100
medium / 1080p
90−95
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 13% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
16−18
20−22
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
30−35
45−50
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−12
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
24−27
40−45
medium / 768p
16−18
27−30
high / 1080p
9−10
14−16
ultra / 1080p
6−7
9−10
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 53% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
85−90
95−100
medium / 768p
45−50
55−60
ultra / 1080p
20−22
30−33
high / 768p
35−40
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 20% more, than GeForce GT 740.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Architecture
Kepler
G9x
Code name
GK107
N10E-GTX
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
29 May 2014
2 March 2009
Pipelines
384
256
Core clock speed
993 MHz
585 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
55 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
950 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
3.0
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Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
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