GeForce GT 740A vs Radeon HD 6850 X2
When comparing GeForce GT 740A and Radeon HD 6850 X2, 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 Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 740A
Radeon HD 6850 X2
Main Specs
| GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 254 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
- Radeon HD 6850 X2 has 669% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740A.
- GeForce GT 740A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GT 740A and Radeon HD 6850 X2 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GT 740A is build with Kepler 2.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740A is 180 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.
- GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 6850 X2 is 2400 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2700% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| 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 Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 160−170 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 85−90 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 410% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 740A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Dota 2 is 231% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Fortnite is 295% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 305% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 550% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | − | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in World of Tanks is 176% more, than GeForce GT 740A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GT 740A | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
| Architecture | Kepler 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Code name | GK208 | Barts |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release date | 26 August 2013 | 19 September 2011 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 960 |
| Core clock speed | 980 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Transistor count | 915 million | 1,700 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 31.36 | 38.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 752.6 gflops | 2x 1,536.0 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 4200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 134.4 GB/s |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | 3.5 | |