FirePro M7740 vs GRID K160Q

When comparing FirePro M7740 and GRID K160Q, 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 K160Q 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 K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K160Q has 116% more power consumption, than FirePro M7740.
  • FirePro M7740 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K160Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M7740 and GRID K160Q have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • FirePro M7740 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K160Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M7740 is build with Terascale 1 architecture, and GRID K160Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K160Q is 200 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.
  • FirePro M7740 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K160Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K160Q is 782 MHz higher, than FirePro M7740.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 0−1
ultra / 1080p 4−5 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 9−10
medium / 1080p 8−9 1−2
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M7740 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro M7740 GRID K160Q
Architecture Terascale 1 Kepler
Code name RV740 GK107
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 4 August 2009 28 June 2013
Pipelines 640 192
Core clock speed 650 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 826 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 20.80 13.60
Floating-point performance 832.0 gflops 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1000 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 54.14 GB/s 28.51 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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