GeForce GT 740A vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5
When comparing GeForce GT 740A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 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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Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 740A | Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce GT 740A has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
- GeForce GT 740A is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - in Laptops.
- GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 26 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5.
- GeForce GT 740A and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 is 3212 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 160−170 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | − | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 325% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Dota 2 is 182% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Fortnite is 250% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Grand Theft Auto V is 252% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 425% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | − | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 in World of Tanks is 148% more, than GeForce GT 740A. |
Full Specs
GeForce GT 740A | Maxwell GPU Surface Book 940M GDDR5 | |
Architecture | Kepler 2.0 | Maxwell |
Code name | GK208 | Surface Book |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 26 August 2013 | 1 October 2015 |
Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
Core clock speed | 980 MHz | 954 MHz |
Boost Clock | 993 MHz | |
Transistor count | 915 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 31.36 | |
Floating-point performance | 752.6 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 5012 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | 3.5 | + |
Optimus | + | |
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