FirePro M4000 vs Quadro K3000M

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 K3000M 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 K3000M: 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 75W, a 42W reduction.

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.

Quadro K3000M

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

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.
❌127.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K3000M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (1,618 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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K3000M 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 K3000M 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 K3000M 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 K3000M

The Quadro K3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 654 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,618 points. Launch price was $155.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Quadro K3000M reaches 1,618 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K3000M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 576 (Quadro K3000M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 0.7534 TFLOPS (Quadro K3000M).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K3000M
G3D Mark Score	1,596	1,618+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	576+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.7534 TFLOPS+9%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB+167%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K3000M
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 K3000M. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M4000) vs 512 KB (Quadro K3000M) — the Quadro K3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K3000M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Quadro K3000M's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 350W (Quadro K3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Quadro K3000M
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	82mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	48.4+124%	21.6