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.
GRID K280Q
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. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 66% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
FirePro M7740 and GRID K280Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 180−190 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 80−85 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 42% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 40% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 77% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 51% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 61% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 48% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 83% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 13% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
low / 768p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 53% more, than FirePro M7740. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 21% 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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