FirePro M4170 vs GeForce 940M

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 M4170 vs GeForce 940M FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro M4170 vs GeForce 940M: 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 M4170

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.8 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

❌2015 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 940M

2015

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.
❌2015 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 5.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro M4170 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.1% in PassMark G3D (1,168 vs 1,133), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro M4170 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 M4170 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M4170 vs GeForce 940M Technical Specifications

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

FirePro M4170

The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.

GeForce 940M

The GeForce 940M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,133 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the GeForce 940M reaches 1,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 940M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 384 (GeForce 940M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 940M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce 940M
G3D Mark Score	1,168+3%	1,133
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1176 MHz+31%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	192 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 940M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M4170 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce 940M
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 M4170 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940M carries 2 GB. FirePro M4170 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 M4170 and 128-bit on the GeForce 940M. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M4170) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940M) — the GeForce 940M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce 940M
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 M4170) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 940M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce 940M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 940M). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce 940M).

Feature	FirePro M4170	GeForce 940M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the GeForce 940M's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 940M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (GeForce 940M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.