GeForce GT 740A vs UHD Graphics 600

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared UHD Graphics 600 with GeForce GT 740A, including specs and performance data.

UHD Graphics 600
2017
5 Watt
0.87

GT 740A outperforms UHD Graphics 600 by an impressive 99% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1123922
Place by popularity50not in top-100
Power efficiency12.103.65
ArchitectureGeneration 9.5 (2016−2020)Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)
GPU code nameGemini Lake GT1GK208
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date11 December 2017 (6 years ago)26 August 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores96384
Core clock speed200 MHz980 MHz
Boost clock speed650 MHzno data
Number of transistors189 million915 million
Manufacturing process technology14 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)5 Watt33 Watt
Texture fill rate7.80031.36
Floating-point processing power0.1248 TFLOPS0.7526 TFLOPS
ROPs28
TMUs1232

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).

InterfaceRing BusPCIe 3.0 x8
WidthIGPno data

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 typeSystem SharedDDR3
Maximum RAM amountSystem Shared2 GB
Memory bus widthSystem Shared64 Bit
Memory clock speedSystem Shared900 MHz
Memory bandwidthno data14.4 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 ConnectorsPortable Device DependentNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Quick Sync+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_0)
Shader Model6.45.1
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL3.01.2
Vulkan+1.1.126
CUDA-3.5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark 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.

UHD Graphics 600 0.87
GT 740A 1.73
+98.9%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. 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.

UHD Graphics 600 334
GT 740A 667
+99.7%

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 HD9
−77.8%
16−18
+77.8%
1440p1
+0%
1−2
+0%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−80%
9−10
+80%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1
Far Cry New Dawn 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
Hitman 3 5−6
−80%
9−10
+80%
Horizon Zero Dawn 13
−84.6%
24−27
+84.6%
Red Dead Redemption 2 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 7−8
−71.4%
12−14
+71.4%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−93.5%
60−65
+93.5%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−80%
9−10
+80%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1
Far Cry New Dawn 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%
Hitman 3 5−6
−80%
9−10
+80%
Horizon Zero Dawn 11
−90.9%
21−24
+90.9%
Red Dead Redemption 2 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 6
−66.7%
10−11
+66.7%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 13
−84.6%
24−27
+84.6%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−93.5%
60−65
+93.5%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−80%
9−10
+80%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1
Hitman 3 5−6
−80%
9−10
+80%
Horizon Zero Dawn 12−14
−75%
21−24
+75%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4
−75%
7−8
+75%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−11
−80%
18−20
+80%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−93.5%
60−65
+93.5%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 0−1 0−1
Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Far Cry 5 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Hitman 3 7−8
−71.4%
12−14
+71.4%
Horizon Zero Dawn 4−5
−75%
7−8
+75%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 0−1 0−1
Watch Dogs: Legion 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 0−1 0−1

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−50%
3−4
+50%

This is how UHD Graphics 600 and GT 740A compete in popular games:

  • GT 740A is 78% faster in 1080p
  • A tie in 1440p

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.87 1.73
Recency 11 December 2017 26 August 2013
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 33 Watt

UHD Graphics 600 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 560% lower power consumption.

GT 740A, on the other hand, has a 98.9% higher aggregate performance score.

The GeForce GT 740A is our recommended choice as it beats the UHD Graphics 600 in performance tests.

Be aware that UHD Graphics 600 is a desktop card while GeForce GT 740A is a notebook 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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