FirePro 3D V8750 vs Quadro 4000M

FirePro 3D V8750

2014Core: 850 MHz
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Quadro 4000M

2011Core: 475 MHz
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FirePro 3D V8750 vs Quadro 4000M Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs Quadro 4000M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V8750

2014

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 174% higher power demand at 274W vs 100W.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 274W, a 174W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 4000M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.2% in PassMark G3D (1,287 vs 1,272), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V8750 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V8750 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro 4000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs Quadro 4000M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 3D V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8750 scores 1,272 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750Quadro 4000M
G3D Mark Score
1,272
1,287+1%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2048+510%
336
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+445%
0.6384 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
128+129%
56
L1 Cache
512 KB+14%
448 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750Quadro 4000M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8750 and 64-bit on the Quadro 4000M. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750Quadro 4000M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8750 draws 274W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 93% difference. The Quadro 4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750Quadro 4000M
TDP
274W
100W-64%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
254mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
4.6
12.9+180%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro 3D V8750 (2014 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750Quadro 4000M
MSRP
$1799
Codename
Tahiti
GF104
Release
January 18 2014
February 22 2011
Ranking
#423
#801

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