FirePro M4150 vs GeForce 830M

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 M4150 vs GeForce 830M FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro M4150 vs GeForce 830M: 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 M4150

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌354.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 33W.

GeForce 830M

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 150W, a 117W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro M4150 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (1,011 vs 1,005), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro M4150 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro M4150 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M4150 vs GeForce 830M Technical Specifications

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

FirePro M4150

The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

GeForce 830M

The GeForce 830M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the GeForce 830M reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 830M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 256 (GeForce 830M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M).

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce 830M
G3D Mark Score	1,011	1,005
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.5888 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	96 KB	128 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 830M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M4150 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce 830M
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 M4150 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 830M carries 2 GB. FirePro M4150 gives you 100% 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 M4150 and 128-bit on the GeForce 830M. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M4150) vs 1 MB (GeForce 830M) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce 830M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4150) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce 830M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 830M).

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce 830M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the GeForce 830M's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (GeForce 830M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce 830M
TDP	150W	33W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	6.7	30.5+355%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 830M (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce 830M
MSRP	$200	—
Codename	Opal	GM108
Release	October 16 2013	March 12 2014
Ranking	#879	#885

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