Quadro FX 4700 X2 vs FirePro M7740

Quadro FX 4700 X2

2008Core: 602 MHz

FirePro M7740

2012Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4700 X2

150

676

+1.7%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

FirePro M7740

665

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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 is positioned at rank 401 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 Quadro FX 4700 X2

#386

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

64230%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

100%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

100%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

96%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

87%

#406

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

87%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

78%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

74%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

70%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

70%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

52%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

43%

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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M7740.

Insight	Quadro FX 4700 X2	FirePro M7740
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3288.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 4700 X2	FirePro M7740
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3288.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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.

Quadro FX 4700 X2 Benchmark Check

FirePro M7740 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4700 X2 and FirePro M7740

Quadro FX 4700 X2

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 scores 676 and the FirePro M7740 reaches 665 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro M7740 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 512 (FirePro M7740). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740).

Feature	Quadro FX 4700 X2	FirePro M7740
G3D Mark Score	676+2%	665
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.6912 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4700 X2	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)

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M7740 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 256 KB (FirePro M7740) — the FirePro M7740 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4700 X2	FirePro M7740
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 draws 150W versus the FirePro M7740's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 350W (FirePro M7740). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 4700 X2	FirePro M7740
TDP	150W	33W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	4.5	20.2+349%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro M7740 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.1 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 1.3 (FirePro M7740) — the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 3369.2% better value. The FirePro M7740 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).