
FirePro V7000 vs GeForce 770M

FirePro V7000
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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 V7000 is positioned at rank 243 and the GeForce 770M is on rank 57, so the GeForce 770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 156.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+156.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 V7000 and GeForce 770M

FirePro V7000
The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.

GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,162 | 3,246+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+33% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+59% | 1.53 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The FirePro V7000 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7000) vs 384 KB (GeForce 770M) — the FirePro V7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro V7000) vs 11.1 (GeForce 770M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 21.1 | 43.3+105% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 770M costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M offers 157% better value. The GeForce 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $40-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6 | 81.2+157% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK106 |
| Release | August 27 2012 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #462 | #603 |
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