FirePro M7740 vs GeForce GT 530
FirePro M7740
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GeForce GT 530
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M7740 is positioned at rank 329 and the GeForce GT 530 is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M7740
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 530
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M7740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 530 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 530 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 530 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2388.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2388.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M7740 and GeForce GT 530
FirePro M7740
The FirePro M7740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 665 points.
GeForce GT 530
The GeForce GT 530 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 662 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M7740 scores 665 and the GeForce GT 530 reaches 662 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M7740 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 530 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M7740) vs 768 (GeForce GT 530). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 530).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 665 | 662 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 1.825 TFLOPS+164% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 288 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M7740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 530 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 530 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M7740) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 530) — the GeForce GT 530 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro M7740) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 530). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M7740) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 530). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M7740) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 530).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M7740 draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 530's 90W — a 92.7% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M7740) vs 250W (GeForce GT 530). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-63% | 90W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 20.2+173% | 7.4 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M7740 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GT 530 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 530 costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.3 (FirePro M7740) vs 33.1 (GeForce GT 530) — the GeForce GT 530 offers 2446.2% better value. The GeForce GT 530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $100-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $20-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.3 | 33.1+2446% |
| Codename | Chelsea | GM206 |
| Release | June 27 2012 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #752 | #425 |
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