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Radeon HD 6630M
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FirePro M7740
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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 Radeon HD 6630M is positioned at rank 81 and the FirePro M7740 is on rank 329, 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 Radeon HD 6630M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M7740
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 | Radeon HD 6630M | FirePro M7740 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑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
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 Radeon HD 6630M and FirePro M7740
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6630M scores 685 and the FirePro M7740 reaches 665 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6630M is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro M7740 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 512 (FirePro M7740). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | FirePro M7740 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 685+3% | 665 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+150% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+178% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | FirePro M7740 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 256 KB (FirePro M7740) — the Radeon HD 6630M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | FirePro M7740 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6630M draws 186W versus the FirePro M7740's 33W — a 139.7% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 350W (FirePro M7740). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | FirePro M7740 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 33W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 20.2+446% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M7740 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6630M | FirePro M7740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | Cayman | Chelsea |
| Release | December 1 2011 | June 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #598 | #752 |
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