AMD Radeon HD 4850 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon HD 4850 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 2/100 | 2/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 110 W | 64 W |
| Launch MSRP | $199 | $95 |
| Performance per $100 | 1.0 | 2.1 |
| Release year | 2008 | 2014 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 carries more VRAM (2GB vs 1GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 draws 46W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 offers better performance per dollar.