FirePro M4000 vs Quadro K2000

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 Quadro K2000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro M4000 vs Quadro K2000: 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

✅Draws 33W instead of 51W, a 18W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 202mm, a 120mm 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 2.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quadro K2000

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌54.5% higher power demand at 51W vs 33W.
❌146.3% longer card at 202mm vs 82mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro M4000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (1,596 vs 1,582), 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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K2000 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, Quadro K2000 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 Quadro K2000 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro K2000

The Quadro K2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Quadro K2000 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 Quadro K2000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 384 (Quadro K2000). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000
G3D Mark Score	1,596	1,582
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.7327 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000
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 M4000 and 64-bit on the Quadro K2000.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4000) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000) vs NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M4000) vs H.264 (Quadro K2000).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Quadro K2000's 51W — a 42.9% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 350W (Quadro K2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 202mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000
TDP	33W-35%	51W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	82mm	202mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	48.4+56%	31.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M4000 came in at $0, while the Quadro K2000 launched at $599. On MSRP, FirePro M4000 was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M4000) vs 2.6 (Quadro K2000) — the FirePro M4000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Quadro K2000 (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000
MSRP	$0-100%	$599
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	2.6
Codename	Chelsea	GK107
Release	June 27 2012	March 1 2013
Ranking	#752	#756

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