FirePro M7740 vs GRID M60 1Q

When comparing FirePro M7740 and GRID M60 1Q, 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 M60 1Q 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 M60 1Q
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 1Q has 275% more power consumption, than FirePro M7740.
  • FirePro M7740 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID M60 1Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M7740 and GRID M60 1Q have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • FirePro M7740 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID M60 1Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M7740 is build with Terascale 1 architecture, and GRID M60 1Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro M7740 is 93 MHz higher, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • FirePro M7740 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID M60 1Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 1Q is 4012 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 21−24
ultra / 1080p 4−5 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 16−18 40−45
medium / 1080p 8−9 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 1Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 188% more, than FirePro M7740.

Full Specs

  FirePro M7740 GRID M60 1Q
Architecture Terascale 1 Maxwell 2.0
Code name RV740 GM204
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 4 August 2009 30 August 2015
Pipelines 640 2048
Core clock speed 650 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 826 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 20.80 150.8
Floating-point performance 832.0 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 54.14 GB/s 160.4 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 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Laptop size large
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