FirePro M7740 vs GRID K280Q

When comparing FirePro M7740 and GRID K280Q, 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 GRID K280Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K280Q has 275% more power consumption, than FirePro M7740.
  • FirePro M7740 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K280Q has 3 GB more memory, than FirePro M7740.
  • FirePro M7740 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K280Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M7740 is build with Terascale 1 architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 95 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.
  • FirePro M7740 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K280Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 4000 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 12−14
ultra / 1080p 4−5 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 16−18 24−27
medium / 1080p 8−9 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than FirePro M7740.

Full Specs

  FirePro M7740 GRID K280Q
Architecture Terascale 1 Kepler
Code name RV740 GK104
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 4 August 2009 28 June 2013
Pipelines 640 1536
Core clock speed 650 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 826 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 20.80 95.36
Floating-point performance 832.0 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 54.14 GB/s 160.0 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 3.0
Laptop size large
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