FirePro M40003 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M40003

1,364

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

10,064

+637.8%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The FirePro M40003 is positioned at rank #151 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 637.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M40003.

Insight	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-637.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+637.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $72), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 785.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+785.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($72)	✅More affordable ($60)

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

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M40003 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 637.8%. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,364	10,064+638%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1184%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M40003) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M40003) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 138% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	33W-82%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	82mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	41.3	55.9+35%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M40003 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $72, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 16.7% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.9 (FirePro M40003) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 787.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).