FirePro M40003 vs GeForce GTX 275

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GPU

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 MHz

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GeForce GTX 275

2009Core: 633 MHz

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FirePro M40003 vs GeForce GTX 275 Performance Spectrum

FirePro M40003

4 GB 33

1,364

+1.1%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

1,349

0.0%

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RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

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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.

FirePro M40003 vs GeForce GTX 275 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro M40003 vs GeForce GTX 275: 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 M40003

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.1 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅357.1% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 896 MB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 219W, a 186W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 267mm, a 185mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 275

2009

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 896 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2009 hardware with 896 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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66% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 9.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌563.6% higher power demand at 219W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro M40003 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (1,364 vs 1,349), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro M40003 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 896 MB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 55nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2009. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro M40003 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $99 cheaper on MSRP at $150 vs $249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 67.8% (9.1 vs 5.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro M40003 vs GeForce GTX 275 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 275

The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 and the GeForce GTX 275 reaches 1,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003) vs 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275).

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 275
G3D Mark Score	1,364+1%	1,349
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512+113%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS+3%	0.6739 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	28+75%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB+14%	224 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 275 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M40003 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 275
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M40003 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 275 carries 896 MB. FirePro M40003 gives you 357.1% 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 M40003 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 275. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M40003) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) — the FirePro M40003 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 275
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+357%	0.875 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+14%	224 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M40003) vs 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 275
DirectX	12+9%	11 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs No (GeForce GTX 275). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275).

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 275
Encoder	VCE 1.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 147.6% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 275
TDP	33W-85%	219W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	82mm	267mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	41.3+566%	6.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M40003 came in at $150, while the GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249. On MSRP, FirePro M40003 was 39.8% cheaper ($99 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.1 (FirePro M40003) vs 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) — the FirePro M40003 offers 68.5% better value. The newer card here is FirePro M40003 (2012 vs 2009).

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 275
MSRP	$150-40%	$249
Performance per Dollar	9.1+69%	5.4
Codename	Chelsea	GT200B
Release	June 27 2012	January 15 2009
Ranking	#752	#789

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