FirePro M7740 vs GeForce 840A
When comparing FirePro M7740 and GeForce 840A, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M7740 and GeForce 840A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
FirePro M7740 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: FirePro M7740 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M7740 here:
Main Specs
| FirePro M7740 | GeForce 840A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 60 Watt | 33 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- FirePro M7740 has 81% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
- FirePro M7740 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 840A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce 840A has 1 GB more memory, than FirePro M7740.
- FirePro M7740 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 840A - in Desktops.
- FirePro M7740 is build with Terascale 1 architecture, and GeForce 840A - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 379 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.
- FirePro M7740 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce 840A - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 840A is 1002 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Battlefield 5 is 45% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 17% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 80−85 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 17% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Dota 2 is 9% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Far Cry 5 is 28% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Fortnite is 22% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Forza Horizon 4 is 41% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Grand Theft Auto V is 20% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Minecraft is 4% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 40% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in World of Tanks is 20% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M7740 | GeForce 840A | |
| Architecture | Terascale 1 | Maxwell |
| Code name | RV740 | GM108 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 4 August 2009 | 17 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 640 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 650 MHz | 1029 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 826 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 20.80 | 17.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 832.0 gflops | 863.2 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1000 MHz | 2002 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 54.14 GB/s | 16.02 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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