GRID RTX6000-2Q 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q is positioned at rank 414 and the FirePro M7740 is on rank 329, 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q

#399

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

147730%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

100%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

90%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

80%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

80%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

70%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

60%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

60%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

50%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

40%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

20%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

10%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

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 FirePro M7740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-2Q.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-2Q	FirePro M7740
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M7740 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M7740 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $1,500), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 204.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-2Q	FirePro M7740
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+204.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)	✅More affordable ($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.

GRID RTX6000-2Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-2Q and FirePro M7740

GRID RTX6000-2Q

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q scores 656 and the FirePro M7740 reaches 665 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro M7740 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 512 (FirePro M7740). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740).

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	FirePro M7740
G3D Mark Score	656	665+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+598%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+500%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	FirePro M7740
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID RTX6000-2Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M7740 has 1 GB. The FirePro M7740 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M7740) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	FirePro M7740
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-2Q draws 225W versus the FirePro M7740's 33W — a 148.8% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 350W (FirePro M7740). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-2Q	FirePro M7740
TDP	225W	33W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	2.9	20.2+597%

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-2Q launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the FirePro M7740 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The FirePro M7740 costs 66.7% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) vs 1.3 (FirePro M7740) — the FirePro M7740 offers 225% better value. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).