This is AMD Radeon 740M; an integrated graphics for laptops and desktop CPUs launched on Jan 14th, 2024. It has two elder siblings AMD Radeon 760M and AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU.
I have collected all the data from reputable sites like Techpowerup, Notebook-Check, etc. for the specs and performance of Radeon 740M graphics.
Let’s see all the capabilities, specs, benchmarks, and gaming performance of the Radeon 740m graphics card.
AMD Radeon 740M Graphics Info
All the basic information about the Radeon 740m GPU is presented such as GPU Architecture, market segment, codename, and price.
| GPU Codename | Phoenix |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 |
| Release date | Jan 4th, 2024 |
| Generation | Navi III IGP |
| Foundry | TSMC |
| Market Segment | Laptop |
| Production | Active |
| Predecessor | Navi II IGP |
| Price | No Data |
Technical Specifications
The detailed specifications of AMD Radeon 740m include compute units, number of shaders, pixel rate, texture filter rate, die size, density, TDP, process size, Vram, and more.
| Compute Units | 4 CUs |
| Shaders / Stream Processors | 256 units |
| TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) | 16 |
| ROPs (Raster Operation Pipeline) | 8 |
| RayTracing Cores | 4 |
| L0 Cache | 32 KB per WGP |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB per Array |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Transistors | 25,390 million |
| Process Size | 4 nm |
| Die Size | 178mm² |
| Density | 142.6M / mm² |
| Chip Package | FP7 , FP7r2 |
| Pixel Rate | 20.00 GPixel/s |
| Texture Rate | 40.00 GTexel/s |
Board Design
| TDP (Total Draw Power) | 15 – 30W |
| Slot Width | IGP |
| Outputs | Portable Device Dependent |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Power Connectors | None |
GPU Frequencies
In desktop/notebook GPUs, the graphics cards are tuned according to their manufacturers/Board partners, depending on which frequencies they want in their notebook/desktop GPUs.
If they want power efficiency, they want to tune the frequencies lower than normal, resulting in less power consumption and loss of performance.
If they want performance, they will either let the frequencies default or tune the frequencies a little higher for more performance. Hence, the GPU will consume more power.
The higher the clock speed, the better the performance of the GPU.
| Base Clock | Boost Clock | FP16 (Half) | FP32 (Float) | FP64 (Double) | Pixel Rate | Texture Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 MHz | 2.50 GHz | 2.56 TFLOPS | 1.28 TFLOPS | 80 GFLOPS | 20.00 GPixel/s | 40.00 GTexel/s |
| 800 MHz | 2.60 GHz | 2.66 TFLOPS | 1.33 TFLOPS | 83 GFLOPS | 20.80 GPixel/s | 41.60 GTexel/s |
| 800 MHz | 2.80 GHz | 2.87 TFLOPS | 1.43 TFLOPS | 89.6 GFLOPS | 22.40 GPixel/s | 44.80 GTexel/s |
Video Memory (VRAM) capacity and Type
It tells how much VRAM Radeon 740M GPU has, VRAM type, size, bus, and bandwidth. Since this is an i-GPU, it doesn’t have a dedicated VRAM and uses a part of the system RAM.
| Memory Size | System Shared |
| Memory Type | System Shared |
| Memory Bus | System Shared |
| Bandwidth | System Dependent |
API Features Support
Graphical API features supported by AMD Radeon 740m graphics card are:
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
Other Hardware Features
| DisplayPort Version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Extensions | Adaptive-Sync, HDR Metadata, UHBR10 |
| DisplayPort Max Refresh Rates (SDR) | 7680×4320 @ 60Hz , 3840×2160 @ 240Hz , 3440×1440 @ 360Hz , 2560×1440 @ 480Hz , 1920×1080 @ 600Hz |
| DisplayPort Max Refresh Rates (HDR) | 7680×4320 @ 60Hz , 3840×2160 @ 240Hz , 3440×1440 @ 360Hz , 2560×1440 @ 480Hz , 1920×1080 @ 600Hz |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| HDCP Version Supported | 2.3 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| Multi-Monitor Support | Yes |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Wireless Display | Miracast |
| AMD SmartShift MAX | Yes |
| AMD SmartAccess Memory | Available |
Hardware Codec Support
Hardware codecs supported by this GPU are:
| h264 | Decode / Encode |
| AV1 | Decode / Encode |
| h265 / HEVC (8-bit) | Decode / Encode |
| h265 / HEVC (10-bit) | Decode / Encode |
| VP8 | Decode |
| VP9 | Decode |
| VC-1 | Decode |
| AVC | Decode |
| JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Synthetic Benchmark Performance
These benchmarks are measured by GPU benchmarking software like 3DMark Time Spy graphics score and Passmark Performance Testsuite.
What is the Passmark Performance Test suite?
The Passmark performance test suite is a 3D benchmark designed for video cards by using the DirectX feature.
It puts a load on the GPU for various DirectX versions like DX9, DX10, DX11, and DX12 provides separate benchmark results, and gives you the average G3D mark score.
What is the 3D Mark Time Spy benchmark?
It calculates both the CPU and GPU performance and gives you the system’s overall score. It also ranks your overall score on the internet and ranks your system accordingly.
| Benchmark Tools | Ryzen 5 8500G (i-GPU Radeon 740M 2.8GHz) |
|---|---|
| Passmark | 3492 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1920 |
| Open CL | 20575 |
| Vulkan | 18645 |
Gaming Performance
Gaming performance is to measure how well this integrated graphics card performs in gaming by running multiple games on it and calculating the average fps and 1% lows.
The gaming benchmark is from the Ryzen 5 8500G integrated GPU, which is Radeon 740m clocked at 2.8 GHz.
Gaming benchmark details in table format
| Games | 1% Lows | Avg. FPS | Graphics Settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V | 75 | 94 | 1080P, Normal |
| CSGO2 | 92 | 119 | 1080P, Lowest |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 31 | 51 | 1080P, Lowest, FSR Perf |
| Fortnite | 75 | 89 | 1080P, Low, 100% Scaling |
| Assassin’s Creed Mirage | 43 | 48 | 1080P, Low, FSR Bal |
| COD Warzone 3 | 47 | 55 | 1080P, Min, FSR Bal |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 34 | 41 | 1080P, Low, FSR Bal |
| GOW | 35 | 40 | 1080P, Low, FSR Bal |
| Apex Legends | 45 | 54 | 1080P, Low |
| RDR2 | 31 | 38 | 1080P, Low/Med |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 44 | 60 | 1080P, Custom, MSAAx2 |
| Valorant | 134 | 185 | 1080p, Med |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | 20 | 40 | 900p, Low, FSR Quality |
| Dota 2 | 65 | 105 | 1080p, Med |
| Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered | 34 | 54 | 1080P, Low, FSR Bal |
| Overwatch 2 | 54 | 76 | 1080P, Low |
| Palword | 23 | 40 | 900p, Low |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 58 | 66 | 1080, Low/Med |
| TLOU Part 1 | 36 | 49 | 900p, Low, FSR Bal |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 36 | 51 | 1080p, Low/Med, FSR Perf |
Is the AMD Radeon 740M good for gaming?
For Entry-level gamers who don’t have a budget to buy a dedicated graphics card or a laptop with a decent dedicated GPU, AMD Radeon 740M will be a decent GPU to let you play older titles and even some new AAA titles thanks to FSR.
If you care about graphics quality and performance then Radeon 740m is not for you. You should get a decent gaming laptop with a dedicated GPU or an external GPU if you are using a Ryzen 8500G processor.
From the gaming benchmark of the Radeon 740M graphics card, we can see that most games tested are AAA titles, a mixture of both older and newer, and some esports titles.
Radeon graphics 740M is handling them at 1080p low and in some cases even at med settings though with FSR but it is still playable. In some games, I have lowered the resolution to 900p on some highly demanding titles.
You can easily run older games in 1080p med-high settings like Hitman 1, 2, and 3, NFS Heat, Payback, Unbound and older NFS games, Fifa 23 and older, Tomb Raider 2013, and a lot more.
What is the Radeon 740M equivalent GPU to Nvidia?
Radeon 740m easily beats the Nvidia MX350 dedicated GPU and is equivalent to MX450 and GTX 870M in terms of performance on a notebook.
Regarding desktops, the Radeon 740M GPU beats the GT 1030 and is equivalent to the GTX 1050 Ti.
The Radeon 740M igpu comes fairly close to GTX 1050 Ti in Open CL and Vulkan score.
AMD Radeon 740M GPU Used in Following CPUs
| Processors | GPU Base Clock | GPU Boost Clock | FP32(Float) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 3 8300G | 800 MHz | 2.60 GHz | 1.33 TFLOPS |
| Ryzen 5 8500G | 800 MHz | 2.80 GHz | 1.43 TFLOPS |
| Ryzen 5 8540U | 800 MHz | 2.80 GHz | 1.43 TFLOPS |
| Ryzen 5 7545U | 800 MHz | 2.80 GHz | 1.43 TFLOPS |
| Ryzen 5 Pro 7545U | 800 MHz | 2.80 GHz | 1.43 TFLOPS |
| Ryzen 5 7540U | 800 MHz | 2.50 GHz | 1.28 TFLOPS |
| Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U | 800 MHz | 2.50 GHz | 1.28 TFLOPS |
| Ryzen Z1 | 800 MHz | 2.50 GHz | 1.28 TFLOPS |
