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FirePro M4000
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M4000 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 555 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 555 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4000 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 555
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.
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.
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).
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | GeForce 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 555 has 1 GB. The FirePro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. 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.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | GeForce 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% |
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.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
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).
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | GeForce 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 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (FirePro M4000) vs 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 0.6% better value. The FirePro M4000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.2 | 53.5 |
| Codename | Chelsea | GF116 |
| Release | June 27 2012 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #752 | #849 |
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