FirePro M7740 vs GeForce GT 735M
FirePro M7740
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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 735M is on rank 231, so the GeForce GT 735M 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 735M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M7740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 735M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M7740 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 735M
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 735M
The GeForce GT 735M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M7740 scores 665 and the GeForce GT 735M reaches 655 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M7740 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 735M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M7740) vs 384 (GeForce GT 735M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 735M).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 665+2% | 655 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.7526 TFLOPS+9% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 735M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 735M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro M7740) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 735M). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.2+27% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M7740) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 735M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M7740) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 735M).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M7740 draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 735M's 50W — a 41% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M7740) vs 350W (GeForce GT 735M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 20.2+54% | 13.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 735M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | GeForce GT 735M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | Chelsea | GK107 |
| Release | June 27 2012 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #752 | #726 |
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