FirePro M7740 vs Radeon HD 2900 XT

FirePro M7740

2012Core: 675 MHz

Radeon HD 2900 XT

2013Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M7740

665

+0.8%

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

660

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

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 Radeon HD 2900 XT is on rank 666, 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 Radeon HD 2900 XT

#656

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6580%

#658

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5965%

#659

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5949%

#663

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5410%

#664

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5373%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#672

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2900 XT.

Insight	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2381.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2381.2%)
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.

FirePro M7740 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 2900 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M7740 and Radeon HD 2900 XT

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.

Radeon HD 2900 XT

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M7740 scores 665 and the Radeon HD 2900 XT reaches 660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M7740 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 2900 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M7740) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 XT).

Feature	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
G3D Mark Score	665	660
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+7%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.696 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+167%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro M7740) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
DirectX	10.1	10.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M7740) vs UVD+ (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M7740) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 2900 XT).

Feature	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Encoder	None	UVD+
Decoder	UVD 2	UVD+
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M7740 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 2900 XT's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M7740) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro M7740	Radeon HD 2900 XT
TDP	33W	25W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	20.2	26.4+31%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M7740 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT launched at $399 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 2900 XT costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.3 (FirePro M7740) vs 33.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) — the Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 2438.5% better value. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).