GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
FirePro M7740

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs FirePro M7740

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

FirePro M7740

2012Core: 675 MHz

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.

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 RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M7740 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2954.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M7740.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2954.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2954.4%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $500 for the FirePro M7740, it costs 44% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 5354.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+5354.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($280)
⚠️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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and FirePro M7740

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

AMD

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the FirePro M7740's 665 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 2954.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the FirePro M7740 uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 (FirePro M7740). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
G3D Mark Score
20,312+2954%
665
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4864+850%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+2244%
0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+375%
32
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+3592%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro M7740 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M7740 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M7740) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+700%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10.1 (FirePro M7740). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)+19%
10.1
Vulkan
1.3
None
OpenGL
4.6+39%
3.3
Max Displays
4+100%
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (FirePro M7740). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M7740).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
UVD 2
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the FirePro M7740's 33W — a 143.3% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (FirePro M7740). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
TDP
200W
33W-84%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+403%
20.2
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the FirePro M7740 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 44% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.3 (FirePro M7740) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 5476.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiFirePro M7740
MSRP
$399-20%
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$280-44%
$500
Performance per Dollar
72.5+5477%
1.3
Codename
GA104
Chelsea
Release
December 1 2020
June 27 2012
Ranking
#73
#752