GeForce GT 740 vs HD Graphics 530
When comparing GeForce GT 740 and HD Graphics 530, 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 HD Graphics 530 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
HD Graphics 530 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: HD Graphics 530 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 HD Graphics 530 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740
HD Graphics 530
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
64 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GT 740 has 326% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 530.
GeForce GT 740 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and HD Graphics 530 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
HD Graphics 530 has 63 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
GeForce GT 740 is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 530 - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 740 is build with Kepler architecture, and HD Graphics 530 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 643 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 530.
GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 530 - by 14 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
2−3
ultra / 1080p
4−5
0−1
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
12−14
medium / 1080p
8−9
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
10−11
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
12−14
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Battlefield 5 is 77% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 740 and HD Graphics 530 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
140−150
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
90−95
ultra / 1080p
55−60
40−45
QHD / 1440p
30−33
21−24
4K / 2160p
27−30
16−18
high / 768p
80−85
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 24% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
55−60
65−70
ultra / 1080p
20−22
20−22
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 530 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than GeForce GT 740.
low / 768p
80−85
75−80
medium / 768p
60−65
45−50
ultra / 1080p
35−40
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Dota 2 is 22% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
8−9
2−3
ultra / 1080p
8−9
2−3
4K / 2160p
3−4
2−3
low / 720p
20−22
10−12
medium / 1080p
9−10
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
14−16
10−11
ultra / 1080p
10−12
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
3−4
low / 720p
60−65
50−55
medium / 1080p
24−27
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Fortnite is 47% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
12−14
5−6
ultra / 1080p
10−12
−
QHD / 1440p
1−2
3−4
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
27−30
18−20
medium / 1080p
14−16
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Forza Horizon 4 is 55% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
55−60
45−50
medium / 768p
45−50
−
high / 1080p
12−14
4−5
ultra / 1080p
6−7
2−3
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
−
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Grand Theft Auto V is 38% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
5−6
2−3
ultra / 1080p
3−4
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
4−5
medium / 1080p
6−7
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
high / 1080p
90−95
80−85
ultra / 1080p
80−85
70−75
medium / 1080p
90−95
85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Minecraft is 9% more, than HD Graphics 530.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
30−35
27−30
medium / 1080p
18−20
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than HD Graphics 530.
ultra / 1080p
7−8
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
12−14
6−7
medium / 1080p
10−12
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 116% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
24−27
10−11
medium / 768p
16−18
8−9
high / 1080p
9−10
4−5
ultra / 1080p
6−7
4−5
4K / 2160p
6−7
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 160% more, than HD Graphics 530.
low / 768p
85−90
70−75
medium / 768p
45−50
35−40
ultra / 1080p
20−22
14−16
high / 768p
35−40
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than HD Graphics 530.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740
HD Graphics 530
Architecture
Kepler
Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name
GK107
Skylake GT2
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
29 May 2014
5 August 2015
Pipelines
384
24
Core clock speed
993 MHz
350 MHz
Boost Clock
1150 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
31.78
27.60
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
403.2 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed
5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.19 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
2.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.1.97
CUDA
3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
25 Mh/s
Quick Sync
+
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