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FirePro M4000 vs GeForce GTX 555

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FirePro M4000

2012Core: 675 MHz
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GeForce GTX 555

2011Core: 720 MHz
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FirePro M4000 vs GeForce GTX 555 Performance Spectrum

FirePro M4000
2 GB 33
1,596
0.0%
brand logoRadeon Vega 3
brand logoRadeon R7 M460
brand logoRadeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual
brand logoRadeon R7 M370
brand logoRadeon RX 6300M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
GeForce GTX 555
1 GB 70
1,604
+0.5%
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce 920MX
brand logoGeForce 930A
brand logoGeForce MX110
brand logoGeForce MX570 A
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoRTX 2000E Ada Generation
brand logoTITAN V

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 M4000 vs GeForce GTX 555: 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 M4000

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
  • ✅Draws 33W instead of 70W, a 37W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 82mm instead of 210mm, a 128mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2012 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 10.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 555

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌112.1% higher power demand at 70W vs 33W.
  • ❌156.1% longer card at 210mm vs 82mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 555 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (1,604 vs 1,596), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro M4000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 555 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 555 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro M4000 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro M4000 vs GeForce GTX 555 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro M4000

The FirePro M4000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,596 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 555

The GeForce GTX 555 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,604 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the GeForce GTX 555 reaches 1,604 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 555 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 144 (GeForce GTX 555). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555).

FeatureFirePro M4000GeForce GTX 555
G3D Mark Score
1,596
1,604
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512+256%
144
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6912 TFLOPS+67%
0.4147 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
128 KB
192 KB+50%
L2 Cache
256 KB
384 KB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 555 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M4000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro M4000GeForce GTX 555
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4000 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 555 carries 1 GB. FirePro M4000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M4000 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 555. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M4000) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 555) — the GeForce GTX 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M4000GeForce GTX 555
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+100%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
384 KB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4000) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro M4000GeForce GTX 555
DirectX
12
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+200%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M4000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555).

FeatureFirePro M4000GeForce GTX 555
Encoder
VCE 1.0
PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder
UVD 4.0
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 555's 70W — a 71.8% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 555). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 210mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureFirePro M4000GeForce GTX 555
TDP
33W-53%
70W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
82mm
210mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
48.4+111%
22.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M4000 came in at $0, while the GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150. On MSRP, FirePro M4000 was 100+% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M4000) vs 10.7 (GeForce GTX 555) — the FirePro M4000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is FirePro M4000 (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro M4000GeForce GTX 555
MSRP
$0-100%
$150
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
10.7
Codename
Chelsea
GF116
Release
June 27 2012
May 14 2011
Ranking
#752
#849
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