Counter-Strike 2
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GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GT 740
The GeForce GT 1030 is much faster than the GeForce GT 740 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce GT 10302% Score
- Up to 111% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years newer
- Up to 13% cheaper – $99.99 vs $89
- Up to 138% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce GT 1030 has 48% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GT 1030 fills pixels 196% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce GT 1030 maps textures 11% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GT 740 moves data 67% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GT 740?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GT 740?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GT 740?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100, GeForce GT 740 scores 0/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GT 740 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GT 740?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GT 740?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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