GeForce GT 740A vs HD Graphics 3000
Aggregate performance score
We've compared HD Graphics 3000 with GeForce GT 740A, including specs and performance data.
GT 740A outperforms HD Graphics 3000 by a whopping 162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
Place in performance ranking | 1191 | 930 |
Place by popularity | 73 | not in top-100 |
Architecture | Gen. 6 Sandy Bridge (2011) | Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015) |
GPU code name | Sandy Bridge | GK208 |
Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 1 February 2011 (13 years ago) | 26 August 2013 (11 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
Pipelines / CUDA cores | 12 | 384 |
Core clock speed | 350 MHz | 980 MHz |
Boost clock speed | 1350 MHz | no data |
Number of transistors | 995 million | 915 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 28 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | unknown | 33 Watt |
Texture fill rate | 13.80 | 31.36 |
Floating-point performance | 0.2208 gflops | 0.7526 gflops |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
Interface | PCIe 1.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Width | no data | MXM Module |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
Memory type | no data | DDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | System Shared | 2 GB |
Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | 64 Bit |
Memory clock speed | no data | 1800 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | no data | 14.4 GB/s |
Shared memory | + | no data |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 3.1 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | N/A | 1.2 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | - | 3.5 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
Full HD | 8
−125%
| 18−21
+125%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5
−150%
|
10−11
+150%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
Hitman 3 | 5−6
−140%
|
12−14
+140%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
−145%
|
27−30
+145%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7
−133%
|
14−16
+133%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33
−150%
|
75−80
+150%
|
Full HD
High Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5
−150%
|
10−11
+150%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
Hitman 3 | 5−6
−140%
|
12−14
+140%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
−145%
|
27−30
+145%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7
−133%
|
14−16
+133%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
−140%
|
24−27
+140%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33
−150%
|
75−80
+150%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5
−150%
|
10−11
+150%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Hitman 3 | 5−6
−140%
|
12−14
+140%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
−145%
|
27−30
+145%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7
−133%
|
14−16
+133%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
−140%
|
24−27
+140%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33
−150%
|
75−80
+150%
|
1440p
High Preset
Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
Far Cry 5 | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
Hitman 3 | 6−7
−133%
|
14−16
+133%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 2−3
−150%
|
5−6
+150%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4
−133%
|
7−8
+133%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3
−150%
|
5−6
+150%
|
This is how HD Graphics 3000 and GT 740A compete in popular games:
- GT 740A is 125% faster in 1080p
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 0.66 | 1.73 |
Recency | 1 February 2011 | 26 August 2013 |
Chip lithography | 32 nm | 28 nm |
GT 740A has a 162.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 14.3% more advanced lithography process.
The GeForce GT 740A is our recommended choice as it beats the HD Graphics 3000 in performance tests.
Be aware that HD Graphics 3000 is a notebook card while GeForce GT 740A is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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