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 Radeon HD 6790 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 Radeon HD 6790: 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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 150W, a 117W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 240mm, a 158mm 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 10.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Radeon HD 6790

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌354.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 33W.
❌192.7% longer card at 240mm 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 1.9% in PassMark G3D (1,596 vs 1,567), 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. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 6790 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, Radeon HD 6790 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 Radeon HD 6790 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.

Radeon HD 6790

The Radeon HD 6790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 840 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,567 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Radeon HD 6790 reaches 1,567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6790 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6790). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 1.344 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 6790
G3D Mark Score	1,596+2%	1,567
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.344 TFLOPS+94%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 6790
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4000 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6790 carries 1 GB. FirePro M4000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M4000 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 6790. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M4000) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6790) — the Radeon HD 6790 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 6790
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4000) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6790). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 6790
DirectX	12+7%	11.2 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000) vs None (Radeon HD 6790). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M4000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 6790
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6790's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 6790
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	82mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	48.4+365%	10.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M4000 came in at $0, while the Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149. On MSRP, FirePro M4000 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M4000) vs 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) — the FirePro M4000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is FirePro M4000 (2012 vs 2011).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 6790
MSRP	$0-100%	$149
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	10.5
Codename	Chelsea	Barts
Release	June 27 2012	April 4 2011
Ranking	#752	#759

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