ATI FirePro M7740
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI FirePro M7740 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI FirePro M7740 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
ATI FirePro M7740 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI FirePro M7740's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The ATI FirePro M7740 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI FirePro M7740 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI FirePro M7740's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
ATI FirePro M7740 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the ATI FirePro M7740, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
ATI FirePro M7740 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI FirePro M7740 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
TeraScale Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The ATI FirePro M7740 is built on AMD's TeraScale architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the ATI FirePro M7740 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI FirePro M7740 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the ATI FirePro M7740 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI FirePro M7740 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI FirePro M7740 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the ATI FirePro M7740. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
ATI FirePro M7740 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI FirePro M7740 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the ATI FirePro M7740 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About ATI FirePro M7740
The ATI FirePro M7740 is a professional mobile graphics solution from AMD, built on the 40 nm TeraScale architecture with the M97 chip. It targets workstation-class laptops, offering 640 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs, paired with 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. The card operates at a memory speed of 846 MHz (3.4 Gbps effective), delivering a bandwidth of 54.14 GB/s, and its compute capabilities reach 832.0 GFLOPS FP32, with pixel and texture rates of 10.40 GPixel/s and 20.80 GTexel/s, respectively.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro M7740 holds a percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs in the database, placing it exactly at the median of the performance distribution. This means it outperforms roughly half of the graphics cards catalogued, while trailing the other half. The average benchmark score for this GPU is recorded as 0, which is a baseline value indicating that no specific synthetic or real-world test scores have been logged for this particular model in the current dataset. Consequently, all performance interpretations must rely on its architectural specifications and the percentile positioning rather than direct numeric benchmark outputs.
The raw throughput figures provide context for its mid-tier placement. With 832.0 GFLOPS of FP32 compute, the card can handle moderate computational workloads, but it is not designed for extreme floating-point tasks. The 20.80 GTexel/s texture fill rate and 10.40 GPixel/s pixel fill rate suggest balanced, if modest, rasterization capabilities for its era. The 54.14 GB/s memory bandwidth, derived from the 128-bit bus and GDDR5 memory, is a critical bottleneck in modern terms, as many contemporary tasks require higher data throughput. In comparison to GPUs that rank higher in the percentile scale, the M7740's memory subsystem and shading unit count place it at a significant disadvantage for high-resolution or high-detail rendering.
Given the absence of benchmark scores, the percentile value of 50 serves as the primary comparative metric. It indicates that the FirePro M7740 sits in the middle of the field, neither a low-end entry nor a high-performance part. For a professional mobile GPU from 2009, this was a reasonable position, but against modern integrated graphics or entry-level discrete cards, its age and architecture limit its practical performance ceiling. The lack of any listed nearest rivals in the dataset means that direct percentage deltas cannot be computed, but the percentile data alone suggests that users should expect performance roughly on par with the median GPU of the database — adequate for legacy applications, but insufficient for demanding modern software.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The FirePro M7740 does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as these hardware units were not part of the TeraScale architecture. The card is built around a traditional shader-based pipeline, with 640 shading units handling all graphics and compute tasks. This means that any ray-traced effects must be processed through the standard shader units, which is inefficient and typically results in poor performance for such workloads. Consequently, the GPU is not suitable for real-time ray tracing in games or professional applications that rely on this technology.
The API support reflects the hardware's age. DirectX support is limited to version 10.1 with a feature level of 10_1, which excludes many modern rendering techniques such as tessellation (introduced in DirectX 11) and any later features like mesh shaders or variable rate shading. OpenGL support extends to version 3.3, which is also outdated relative to current standards. Vulkan support is not listed, meaning the card cannot leverage this modern low-overhead API. For professional applications, this API set restricts compatibility with software that mandates DirectX 11 or higher, or Vulkan, though some legacy OpenGL 3.3 applications will still function.
The absence of tensor cores also means no hardware acceleration for AI-based features like DLSS or similar upscaling technologies. Any machine learning inference must be done on the shader units, which is slow and impractical for real-time use. The feature set is therefore firmly rooted in 2009-era capabilities, with no forward-looking technologies. The card does support a 60 W TDP envelope, which is typical for a mobile workstation GPU of its time, and it uses an MXM Module slot width with no power connectors, relying on the host system's power delivery. Display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," which means the actual connectivity varies by laptop manufacturer.
Who Should Consider It
The FirePro M7740 is appropriate only for users running legacy software that aligns with its API support. Given its DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3 capabilities, it can handle applications from the late 2000s and early 2010s that were designed for those standards. For example, older CAD or 3D modeling tools that utilize OpenGL 3.3 will run, but performance will be limited by the 832.0 GFLOPS compute and 54.14 GB/s bandwidth. Resolution should be kept modest; 1080p or lower is advisable, as higher resolutions will strain the 16 ROPs and 10.40 GPixel/s fill rate.
For gaming, the card can run titles from its release era (around 2009) at medium to low settings, but modern games requiring DirectX 11 or 12 will not launch or will fail to render correctly. The 1024 MB memory capacity is another limitation, as many modern titles require more than 1 GB for even entry-level settings. Professional workloads that are compute-light but geometry-heavy, such as 2D drafting or simple 3D wireframes, are within its capabilities, but any substantial rendering or simulation will be slow.
The card is not suitable for users who need ray tracing, AI acceleration, or high-refresh-rate gaming. Its 50th percentile ranking confirms that it is a middle-of-the-road product, and the lack of modern API support makes it effectively obsolete for contemporary applications. Enthusiasts or professionals seeking a usable GPU today should look elsewhere, but those maintaining legacy systems with specific software dependencies might find it functional for basic tasks. The 60 W TDP is low, which could be an advantage in thermally constrained laptops, but the performance trade-off is severe.
How It Compares
The nearest rivals list for the FirePro M7740 is empty in the dataset, which means no direct comparative analysis against specific competitor models can be provided. The percentile value of 50 indicates that it sits at the median of all GPUs, but without named rivals or their scores, it is impossible to state exact percentage differences. In general terms, when placed against GPUs that rank above the 50th percentile, the M7740 will lag significantly in raw compute and memory bandwidth. For instance, a GPU with a percentile of 75 would likely have substantially higher FP32 throughput and memory capacity, making the M7740 less capable for any demanding task.
Conversely, GPUs below the 50th percentile would be slower, and the M7740 would outperform them in most metrics. The 832.0 GFLOPS FP32 and 54.14 GB/s bandwidth are modest but not minimal for the era. However, the absence of rival data prevents any precise deltaPct calculations. The card's 40 nm process and 826 million transistors on a 137 mm² die suggest a mid-range chip, with a transistor density of 6.0M / mm². This places it in a specific technological generation, but again, without rival specs, comparisons remain qualitative.
The FirePro M7740's position is further clarified by its production status of "End-of-life" and its release date of August 2009. Its predecessor is the Mobility FireGL, and its successor is the FirePro Mobile, indicating it was part of a product transition. In the context of its own family, it represents a mid-cycle refresh, but against external competitors, the lack of data means the analysis must stop at the percentile. Users should interpret the 50th percentile as a warning that the card is neither a bargain nor a performance leader; it is simply average, with all the limitations that implies for modern use.
FAQ
Q: What is the ATI FirePro M7740's performance percentile?
A: The card holds a percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs in the database, placing it exactly at the median of the performance distribution.
Q: Does the FirePro M7740 support DirectX 12 or Vulkan?
A: No. The card supports DirectX 10.1 (with feature level 10_1) and OpenGL 3.3. Vulkan support is not listed, so it is not available.
Q: How much memory does the FirePro M7740 have, and what type is it?
A: It has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 54.14 GB/s.
Q: What is the FP32 compute performance of this GPU?
A: The FirePro M7740 delivers 832.0 GFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.
Q: Does the FirePro M7740 have ray tracing or tensor cores?
A: No. The card has no dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as these are not part of the TeraScale architecture.
Q: What is the power consumption of the FirePro M7740?
A: The TDP is listed as 60 W, and it uses an MXM Module slot width with no power connectors.
Q: When was the FirePro M7740 released?
A: The release date is listed as 2009-08-03, and the production status is "End-of-life."
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