FirePro M40003 vs FireStream 9270

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 MHz

FireStream 9270

2008Core: 750 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M40003

1,364

+1.7%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

1,341

0.0%

Radeon R7 A10-7800

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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. The FirePro M40003 is positioned at rank 151 and the FireStream 9270 is on rank 359, so the FirePro M40003 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#136

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1625%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9270

#344

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16599%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

100%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

99%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

97%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

91%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

90%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

90%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

89%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

88%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

88%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

80%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

74%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

73%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M40003 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9270.

Insight	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $72), it costs 72% less, resulting in a 253.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+253.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($72)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 M40003 Benchmark Check

FireStream 9270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M40003 and FireStream 9270

FirePro M40003

The FirePro M40003 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: 1,364 points.

FireStream 9270

The FireStream 9270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,341 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 and the FireStream 9270 reaches 1,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FireStream 9270 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 800 (FireStream 9270). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270).

Feature	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
G3D Mark Score	1,364+2%	1,341
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.2 TFLOPS+74%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
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)

The FirePro M40003 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9270 has 2 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	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 M40003) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9270). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
DirectX	12+19%	10.1
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	6+500%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs None (FireStream 9270). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9270).

Feature	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the FireStream 9270's 160W — a 131.6% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 350W (FireStream 9270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro M40003	FireStream 9270
TDP	33W-79%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	82mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	41.3+392%	8.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M40003 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $72, while the FireStream 9270 launched at $1499 and now averages $20. The FireStream 9270 costs 72.2% less ($52 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.9 (FirePro M40003) vs 67.0 (FireStream 9270) — the FireStream 9270 offers 254.5% better value. The FirePro M40003 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).