FirePro M7740 vs GeForce MX230
When comparing FirePro M7740 and GeForce MX230, 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 MX230 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M7740 and GeForce MX230 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro M7740 and GeForce MX230 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce MX230 here:
Main Specs
FirePro M7740
GeForce MX230
Power consumption (TDP)
60 Watt
10 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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FirePro M7740 has 500% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
FirePro M7740 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce MX230 has 3 GB more memory, than FirePro M7740.
FirePro M7740 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
FirePro M7740 is build with Terascale 1 architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 869 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.
FirePro M7740 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 6000 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
6−7
9−10
ultra / 1080p
4−5
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
21−24
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than FirePro M7740.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−11
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
30−35
medium / 1080p
12−14
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 26% more, than FirePro M7740.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
FirePro M7740 and GeForce MX230 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
130−140
160−170
medium / 768p
110−120
130−140
ultra / 1080p
50−55
65−70
QHD / 1440p
27−30
35−40
4K / 2160p
27−30
27−30
high / 768p
80−85
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than FirePro M7740.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than FirePro M7740.
low / 768p
80−85
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
30−35
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 22% more, than FirePro M7740.
high / 1080p
8−9
10−12
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
4K / 2160p
3−4
4−5
low / 720p
18−20
24−27
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than FirePro M7740.
high / 1080p
14−16
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
12−14
low / 720p
60−65
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 25% more, than FirePro M7740.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−12
14−16
QHD / 1440p
1−2
4−5
low / 720p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 38% more, than FirePro M7740.
low / 768p
50−55
65−70
medium / 768p
45−50
55−60
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
6−7
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than FirePro M7740.
high / 1080p
4−5
6−7
ultra / 1080p
3−4
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
12−14
18−20
medium / 1080p
6−7
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than FirePro M7740.
low / 768p
95−100
100−110
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
90−95
medium / 1080p
90−95
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 8% more, than FirePro M7740.
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than FirePro M7740.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
18−20
medium / 1080p
10−12
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than FirePro M7740.
low / 768p
24−27
35−40
medium / 768p
16−18
21−24
high / 1080p
9−10
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
8−9
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than FirePro M7740.
low / 768p
85−90
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
50−55
ultra / 1080p
18−20
24−27
high / 768p
35−40
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 12% more, than FirePro M7740.
Full Specs
FirePro M7740
GeForce MX230
Architecture
Terascale 1
Pascal
Code name
RV740
N17S-G0
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
4 August 2009
20 February 2019
Pipelines
640
256
Core clock speed
650 MHz
1519 MHz
Boost Clock
1531 MHz
Transistor count
826 million
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
20.80
25.31
Floating-point performance
832.0 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
1000 MHz
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
54.14 GB/s
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
10.1 (10_1)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
4.1
6.4
OpenGL
3.3
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
1.2.131
CUDA
+
Laptop size
large
medium sized
Optimus
+
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