Xynsviu GeForce GT 740 2GB
The Kepler-based GT 740 runs at 993MHz boost with 2GB of 128-bit memory, drawing just 60W from the PCIe slot with no external power cable, and its low-profile 180mm design fits compact desktops. Four HDMI 2.0 outputs drive up to four 4K displays at 60Hz, making it a practical choice for multi-screen productivity without the bulk of a full-height card. Best for office workers, traders, or digital signage setups that need reliable multi-monitor output on a tight budget, not for gaming or GPU-heavy tasks.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average ai (6th percentile)
- Below average vram (9th percentile)
- Below average rt (9th percentile)
- Below average raster (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202571/100
Buyers in this period found the GT730 a capable legacy card for basic tasks, multi-monitor setups, and old PCs. One severe failure caused a system crash and data loss, raising reliability concerns.
- Works well as a basic card for office use, multi-monitor, and legacy systems.
- Easy installation in older PCs and Linux servers; low power and low profile.
- One card caused system shutdowns and required OS reinstall, losing data.
- Not for gaming or heavy workloads; fine for light tasks and retro gaming.
- Q3 2025100/100
Buyers report the card works flawlessly, replacing older cards with Win11 driver issues. Easy install, sturdy HDMI ports, and reliable performance over months. Great value.
- Works flawlessly with Win11, resolving crashes and sleep issues from previous cards.
- Sturdy HDMI ports; no connection issues unlike mini DisplayPort cards.
- Easy installation and reliable performance over several months.
- Great value for the money.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | GeForce GT 740 |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Kepler |
| Class | consumer |
| Process | 28 |
Memory
| VRAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Bus | 128 |
Compute
| Base Clock | 993 |
| Boost Clock | 993 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 1422 |
| GPU Compute | 704 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 60 |
| Recommended PSU | 180 |
| Power Connectors | None |
| Cooler | Passive |
| Fans | 0 |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCIe x16 3.0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| HDMI | 4 |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
Physical
| Length | 180 |
| Slot Width | 2 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Features
| Ray Tracing | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Xynsviu GeForce GT 740 | MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING X 11G | ASRock Challenger B570 CL 10GO | XFX SPEEDSTER SWFT309 RX-67XLKWFDV | Sapphire PULSE 11324-01-20G | Gigabyte Windforce GV-N2080WF3-8GC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GeForce GT 740 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Arc B570 | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon RX 7600 | GeForce RTX 2080 |
| Vram | 2GB | 11GB GDDR5X | 10GB GDDR6 | 10GB GDDR6 | 8GB GDDR6 | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 993 | 1683 | 2600 | 2425 | 2755 | 1710 |
| Tdp W | 60 | 250 | 150 | 175 | 185 | 250 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 128 | 352 | 192 | 160 | 128 | 256 |
| Ray Tracing | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Feature | Thermal | Efficiency | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xynsviu GeForce GT 740 | 5.9 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 13.9 | 12 | 38.4 | 65.3 | 91.5 |
| MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING X 11G Compare | 50.2 | 37.4 | 44.4 | 41.4 | 45.2 | 55.9 | 27.7 | 41.8 | 82.6 | 61.9 |
| ASRock Challenger B570 CL 10GO Compare | 46 | 33.6 | 45.6 | 31.2 | 83.9 | 55.9 | 53.9 | 87 | 88.8 | 78.9 |
| XFX SPEEDSTER SWFT309 RX-67XLKWFDV Compare | 44.7 | 41.4 | 44.7 | 42.2 | 66.2 | 72.4 | 74.3 | 56.9 | 88.8 | 80.1 |
| Sapphire PULSE 11324-01-20G Compare | 46.4 | 45.9 | 35 | 36.6 | 66.2 | 43.3 | 48.2 | 56.9 | 75.6 | 74.8 |
| Gigabyte Windforce GV-N2080WF3-8GC Compare | 24.9 | 34.6 | 38.8 | 41 | 40 | 72.4 | 27.3 | 50.2 | 73.7 | 51.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall19.8
- AI/LLM7.8
- Budget62.1
- Gaming 4k8.9
- Ray Tracing10.5
- Workstation17.3
- Gaming 1080p15.5
- Gaming 1440p12.5
- Content Creation16.9
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