GeForce GT 740A vs GeForce GTX 980M
When comparing GeForce GT 740A 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 740A and GeForce GTX 980M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 740A
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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:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740A | GeForce GTX 980M | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GT 740A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 980M has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740A.
- GeForce GT 740A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
- GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 58 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
- GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 700 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | − | 65−70 |
low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | − | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 685% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
GeForce GT 740A and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 313% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | − | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 30−33 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 740% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 70−75 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | − | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 663% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | − | 9−10 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 75% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 1212% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | − | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | − | 16−18 |
low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 55−60 |
high / 768p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 148% more, than GeForce GT 740A. |
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740A | GeForce GTX 980M | |
Architecture | Kepler 2.0 | Maxwell |
Code name | GK208 | GM204 |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 26 August 2013 | 7 October 2014 |
Pipelines | 384 | 1536 |
Core clock speed | 980 MHz | 1038 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | |
Transistor count | 915 million | 5,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 31.36 | 51.84 |
Floating-point performance | 752.6 gflops | 3,462 gflops |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 2500 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 14.4 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 | 3.5 | + |
CUDA cores | 1536 | |
Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
SLI options | + | |
HDMI | + | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 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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