GeForce GT 740A vs GeForce MX330

When comparing GeForce GT 740A and GeForce MX330, 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 MX330 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX330 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX330 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 MX330 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 740A GeForce MX330
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 10 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GT 740A has 230% more power consumption, than GeForce MX330.
  • GeForce GT 740A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce MX330 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 740A and GeForce MX330 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce GT 740A is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX330 - in Laptops.
  • GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and GeForce MX330 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX330 is 551 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
  • GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX330 - by 16 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX330 is 5200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 14−16
ultra / 1080p 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 1−2 27−30
medium / 1080p 0−1 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX330 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2700% more, than GeForce GT 740A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 740A GeForce MX330
Architecture Kepler 2.0 Pascal
Code name GK208 N17S-LP / N17S-G3
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 26 August 2013 20 February 2020
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 980 MHz 1531 MHz
Boost Clock 1594 MHz
Transistor count 915 million 1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 31.36 38.26
Floating-point performance 752.6 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 3.5 6.1
Optimus +
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