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FirePro M4150 vs Quadro K2000M

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FirePro M4150

2013Core: 715 MHz
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Quadro K2000M

2012Core: 745 MHz
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FirePro M4150 vs Quadro K2000M Performance Spectrum

FirePro M4150
4 GB 150
1,011
+0.7%
brand logoRadeon HD 6610M
brand logoRadeon HD 2900 XT
brand logoRadeon HD 7730M
brand logoRadeon Vega 3
brand logoRadeon HD 6970M Crossfire
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
Quadro K2000M
2 GB 55
1,004
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GT 550M
brand logoGeForce GT 530
brand logoGeForce GT 740M
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce GTX 970M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 M4150 vs Quadro K2000M: 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).
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
  • ❌172.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 55W.

Quadro K2000M

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 55W instead of 150W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2012 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 0.7% in PassMark G3D (1,011 vs 1,004), 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 and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. 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 Quadro K2000M Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000M

The Quadro K2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,004 points. Launch price was $265.27.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the Quadro K2000M reaches 1,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K2000M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 384 (Quadro K2000M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150) vs 0.5722 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000M).

FeatureFirePro M4150Quadro K2000M
G3D Mark Score
1,011
1,004
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5491 TFLOPS
0.5722 TFLOPS+4%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
96 KB+200%
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M4150Quadro K2000M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4150 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2000M 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 64-bit on the Quadro K2000M.

FeatureFirePro M4150Quadro K2000M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4150) vs 11.1 (11_0) (Quadro K2000M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro M4150Quadro K2000M
DirectX
12+8%
11.1 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs NVENC (Quadro K2000M). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000M).

FeatureFirePro M4150Quadro K2000M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC
Decoder
UVD
PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the Quadro K2000M's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro K2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (Quadro K2000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro M4150Quadro K2000M
TDP
150W
55W-63%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
—
Height
0mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
6.7
18.3+173%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro M4150 (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro M4150Quadro K2000M
MSRP
$200
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Codename
Opal
GK107
Release
October 16 2013
June 1 2012
Ranking
#879
#886
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