FirePro M40003 vs GeForce GTX 460M SLI

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 MHz

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

2010Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M40003

1,364

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

1,393

+2.1%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

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 GeForce GTX 460M SLI is on rank 319, 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 GeForce GTX 460M SLI

#309

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

779%

#311

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

707%

#312

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

705%

#316

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

641%

#317

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

636%

#319

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

98%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

97%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

91%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M40003 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 460M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M40003 and GeForce GTX 460M SLI

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 460M SLI

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI reaches 1,393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
G3D Mark Score	1,364	1,393+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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 460M SLI has 512 MB. The FirePro M40003 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M40003) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Encoder	VCE 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 460M SLI's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro M40003	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	82mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	41.3+122%	18.6