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.

Overview

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.

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 FirePro M7740

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86%

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MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro M7740 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro M7740 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M7740 scores 665 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Chelsea), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6912 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro M7740
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	665
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Chelsea
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	512
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	675 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.6912 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	21.60 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#752

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M7740 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro M7740
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, Vulkan None, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro M7740
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.1

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x MXM — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: UVD 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	FirePro M7740
MXM PortsNumber of MXM display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M7740 draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50°C at idle, 85°C under load.

Specification	FirePro M7740
TDPPower consumption under load	33 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	50°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $500, the FirePro M7740 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #752 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro M7740
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$500
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$500
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#752
Release Date	June 27 2012
Release Year	2012

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	32
Vram	1 GB
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	675 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	512
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Texture Fill Rate	21.60
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	33 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.6912 TFLOPS