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Firepro M4100
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Firepro M4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Firepro M4100 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ 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 850M - MODDED 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Firepro M4100 and GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
Firepro M4100
The Firepro M4100 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 670 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.
GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,092 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro M4100 scores 1,059 and the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED reaches 1,092 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro M4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Firepro M4100) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Raw compute: 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100) vs 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED).
| Feature | Firepro M4100 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,059 | 1,092+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5146 TFLOPS | 1.155 TFLOPS+124% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro M4100 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Firepro M4100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has 512 MB. The Firepro M4100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Firepro M4100) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) — the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Firepro M4100 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro M4100 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED's 45W — a 40% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro M4100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Firepro M4100 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-33% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 70mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 35.3+45% | 24.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Firepro M4100 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Mars | GM107 |
| Release | October 16 2013 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #866 | #629 |
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