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    GeForce GT 740 vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 980M, 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 980M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 980M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 980M 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 980M here:

    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 740 GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 64 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 GT 740 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
    • GeForce GT 740 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 45 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740.
    • GeForce GT 740 and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 2512 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 7−8 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 4−5 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 16−18 60−65
    medium / 1080p 8−9 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 377% more, than GeForce GT 740.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 740 GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture Kepler Maxwell
    Code name GK107 GM204
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 29 May 2014 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 384 1536
    Core clock speed 993 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 1,270 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 31.78 51.84
    Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 80.19 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    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 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 25 Mh/s 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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