FirePro M4000 vs Iris Pro Graphics P6300
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 FirePro M4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics P6300.
| Insight | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro M4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 68.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+68.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Iris Pro Graphics P6300
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.
Iris Pro Graphics P6300
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 384 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P6300).
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,596 | 1,582 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+13% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 has 0 MB. The FirePro M4000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4000) vs 12 (11_1) (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Iris Pro Graphics P6300's 15W — a 75% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 48.4 | 105.5+118% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 launched at $150 and now averages $50. The FirePro M4000 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (FirePro M4000) vs 31.6 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) — the FirePro M4000 offers 68.4% better value. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.2+68% | 31.6 |
| Codename | Chelsea | Broadwell GT3e |
| Release | June 27 2012 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #752 | #755 |
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