GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 880M
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 880M, 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 880M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 880M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 880M 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 880M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 880M
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
122 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
8 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 880M has 90% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 880M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 880M has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 880M - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 880M are build with Kepler architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 39 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 880M.
GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 880M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
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
20−22
ultra / 1080p
4−5
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
6−7
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
16−18
40−45
medium / 1080p
8−9
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 177% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−11
27−30
QHD / 1440p
0−1
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
8−9
low / 720p
24−27
65−70
medium / 1080p
12−14
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Battlefield 5 is 173% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
140−150
230−240
medium / 768p
110−120
200−210
ultra / 1080p
55−60
120−130
QHD / 1440p
30−33
90−95
4K / 2160p
27−30
50−55
high / 768p
80−85
160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 90% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
50−55
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 35% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
80−85
120−130
medium / 768p
60−65
100−110
ultra / 1080p
35−40
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Dota 2 is 73% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
8−9
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
3−4
8−9
low / 720p
20−22
50−55
medium / 1080p
9−10
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Far Cry 5 is 170% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
14−16
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−12
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
60−65
120−130
medium / 1080p
24−27
70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Fortnite is 125% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
12−14
35−40
ultra / 1080p
10−12
24−27
QHD / 1440p
1−2
14−16
4K / 2160p
−
12−14
low / 720p
27−30
65−70
medium / 1080p
14−16
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Forza Horizon 4 is 176% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
55−60
100−110
medium / 768p
45−50
90−95
high / 1080p
12−14
40−45
ultra / 1080p
6−7
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Grand Theft Auto V is 106% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
5−6
12−14
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−11
QHD / 1440p
−
10−11
4K / 2160p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
12−14
40−45
medium / 1080p
6−7
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
95−100
120−130
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Minecraft is 26% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
70−75
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 59% more, than GeForce GT 740.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
10−12
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 130% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
24−27
75−80
medium / 768p
16−18
45−50
high / 1080p
9−10
24−27
ultra / 1080p
6−7
14−16
4K / 2160p
6−7
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 161% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
85−90
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
40−45
high / 768p
35−40
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in World of Tanks is 31% more, than GeForce GT 740.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
GeForce GTX 880M
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Code name
GK107
N15E-GX-A2
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
29 May 2014
12 March 2014
Pipelines
384
1536
Core clock speed
993 MHz
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
127.1
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
3,050 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 GB/s
160.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
1.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.1.126
CUDA
3.0
+
CUDA cores
1536
Bus support
PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
SLI options
+
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
96 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Standard memory configuration
GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support
Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support
Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support
Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection
+
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI
+
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming
+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder
+
Optimus
+
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