FirePro M7740 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2

FirePro M7740

2012Core: 675 MHz

Quadro FX 4700 X2

2008Core: 602 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M7740

665

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

Radeon HD 8670D

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

676

+1.7%

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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 is on rank 401, 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 Quadro FX 4700 X2

#386

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

64230%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

100%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

100%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

96%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

87%

#406

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

87%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

78%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

74%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

70%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

70%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

52%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M7740.

Insight	FirePro M7740	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3288.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M7740	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3288.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($15)

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

Quadro FX 4700 X2 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M7740 and Quadro FX 4700 X2

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.

Quadro FX 4700 X2

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M7740 scores 665 and the Quadro FX 4700 X2 reaches 676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M7740 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M7740) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2).

Feature	FirePro M7740	Quadro FX 4700 X2
G3D Mark Score	665	676+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS+50%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M7740	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M7740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M7740) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the FirePro M7740 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M7740	Quadro FX 4700 X2
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M7740 draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 4700 X2's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M7740) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro M7740	Quadro FX 4700 X2
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	20.2+349%	4.5

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M7740 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.3 (FirePro M7740) vs 45.1 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 3369.2% better value. The FirePro M7740 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).