GeForce GT 740 2GB DDR3

2GB DDR3. Documented release: May 2014.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

GT 740 2GB DDR3 benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 9 FPS
Our rating: 20.9 /100
740s we've tested: 1
Recorded benchmark rank: #222 of 257 variants

Shared family total: GeForce GT 740 2GB.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 2GB DDR3 GT 740 carried enough memory on paper for an entry-level card, but its slow memory type limited gaming pace. Contemporary comparisons show why a GDDR5 GT 740 should not be treated as the same performance result.

GPUsed Legend Rating

2.6 /10

2.6 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: GeForce GT 740 2GB DDR3
Memory: 2GB DDR3
Documented release: May 2014
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: Exact EVGA 2 GB DDR3 board first listed on 29 May 2014

EVGA 02G-P4-2742-KR is a retail 2 GB DDR3 GT 740, distinct from GDDR5 boards.

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Reviewed 3 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

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