FirePro M7740 vs Radeon HD 6630M
FirePro M7740
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Radeon HD 6630M
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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 Radeon HD 6630M is on rank 81, so the Radeon HD 6630M 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 Radeon HD 6630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6630M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M7740.
| Insight | FirePro M7740 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6630M 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 Radeon HD 6630M
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 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M7740 scores 665 and the Radeon HD 6630M reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M7740 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6630M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M7740) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 665 | 685+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1280+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+178% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M7740) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6630M) — the Radeon HD 6630M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M7740 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6630M's 186W — a 139.7% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M7740) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6630M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-82% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.2+446% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M7740 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro M7740 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | Chelsea | Cayman |
| Release | June 27 2012 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #752 | #598 |
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