GeForce GTS 160M vs FirePro M7740

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 GeForce GTS 160M is positioned at rank 275 and the FirePro M7740 is on rank 329, so the GeForce GTS 160M 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 GeForce GTS 160M

#265

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

639%

#267

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

580%

#268

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

578%

#272

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

526%

#273

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

522%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

99%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

99%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#287

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

96%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 160M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 160M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 160M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1601.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1601.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

GeForce GTS 160M Benchmark Check

FirePro M7740 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 160M and FirePro M7740

GeForce GTS 160M

The GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 679 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 160M scores 679 and the FirePro M7740 reaches 665 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 160M is built on Kepler while the FirePro M7740 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 512 (FirePro M7740). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740).

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
G3D Mark Score	679+2%	665
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS+6%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
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)

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

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 10.1 (FirePro M7740). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)+10%	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs None (FirePro M7740). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M7740).

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 160M draws 45W versus the FirePro M7740's 33W — a 30.8% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 350W (FirePro M7740). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	FirePro M7740
TDP	45W	33W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	90°C	85°C-6%
Perf/Watt	15.1	20.2+34%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 160M costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.6 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 1.3 (FirePro M7740) — the GeForce GTS 160M offers 1638.5% better value.