FirePro M4000 vs Quadro K2000D

FirePro M4000

2012Core: 675 MHz

Quadro K2000D

2013Core: 954 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M4000

1,596

0.0%

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon R7 M460

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Quadro K2000D

1,600

+0.3%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000D

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

100%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#241

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5533%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

100%

#259

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

96%

#264

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#266

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

93%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#269

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#270

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#271

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2000D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4000.

Insight	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 16.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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.

FirePro M4000 Benchmark Check

Quadro K2000D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4000 and Quadro K2000D

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 K2000D

The Quadro K2000D 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: 1,600 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Quadro K2000D reaches 1,600 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K2000D uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 384 (Quadro K2000D). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000D
G3D Mark Score	1,596	1,600
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 K2000D
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000D
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 K2000D). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000D
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 K2000D). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M4000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000D
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,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Quadro K2000D's 51W — a 42.9% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 350W (Quadro K2000D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 202mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K2000D
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-6%	80
Perf/Watt	48.4+54%	31.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro K2000D launched at $599 and now averages $35. The FirePro M4000 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (FirePro M4000) vs 45.7 (Quadro K2000D) — the FirePro M4000 offers 16.4% better value. The Quadro K2000D is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).