GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 960

When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 960, 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 960 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 740 GeForce GTX 960
Power consumption (TDP) 64 Watt 120 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 6-pins
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 960 has 87% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 960 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 960 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960 is 134 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740.
  • GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 960 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GeForce GT 740 is 136 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 5005 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 35−40
ultra / 1080p 4−5 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 16−18 60−65
medium / 1080p 8−9 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 355% more, than GeForce GT 740.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 740 GeForce GTX 960
Architecture Kepler Maxwell
Code name GK107 GM206
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 29 May 2014 22 January 2015
Pipelines 384 1024
Core clock speed 993 MHz 1127 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 2,940 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 31.78 72 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 2,413 gflops
Length 145 mm 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 7.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth 80.19 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0 +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.27 kh/s
CUDA cores 1024
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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