FirePro M7740 vs GRID RTX6000-2Q

FirePro M7740

2012Core: 675 MHz

GRID RTX6000-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M7740

665

+1.4%

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

656

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 GRID RTX6000-2Q is on rank 414, so the FirePro M7740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M7740

#314

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11108%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

98%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

97%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

95%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

95%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

95%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

94%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

93%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

92%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

88%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

86%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

81%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

80%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID RTX6000-2Q

#399

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

147730%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

100%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

90%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

80%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

80%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

70%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

60%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

60%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

50%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

40%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

20%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

10%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M7740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-2Q.

Insight	FirePro M7740	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M7740 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M7740 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $1,500), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 204.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M7740	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+204.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($500)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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.

FirePro M7740 Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M7740 and GRID RTX6000-2Q

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.

GRID RTX6000-2Q

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M7740 scores 665 and the GRID RTX6000-2Q reaches 656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M7740 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID RTX6000-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M7740) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q).

Feature	FirePro M7740	GRID RTX6000-2Q
G3D Mark Score	665+1%	656
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+598%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M7740	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M7740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q has 512 MB. The FirePro M7740 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 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M7740	GRID RTX6000-2Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M7740 draws 33W versus the GRID RTX6000-2Q's 225W — a 148.8% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M7740) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro M7740	GRID RTX6000-2Q
TDP	33W-85%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	20.2+597%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M7740 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q launched at $6300 and now averages $1500. The FirePro M7740 costs 66.7% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.3 (FirePro M7740) vs 0.4 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the FirePro M7740 offers 225% better value. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).