FirePro M5950 vs Quadro 4000M

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 M5950 vs Quadro 4000M FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro M5950 vs Quadro 4000M: 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 M5950

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2011 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 6.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro M5950 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.1% in PassMark G3D (1,314 vs 1,287), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro M5950 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro M5950 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M5950 vs Quadro 4000M Technical Specifications

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

FirePro M5950

The FirePro M5950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,314 points.

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).

Feature	FirePro M5950	Quadro 4000M
G3D Mark Score	1,314+2%	1,287
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	480+43%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS+9%	0.6384 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	48 KB	448 KB+833%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5950	Quadro 4000M
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 M5950 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000M carries 2 GB. Quadro 4000M 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 M5950 and 64-bit on the Quadro 4000M. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M5950) vs 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) — the Quadro 4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M5950	Quadro 4000M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 96.3% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro M5950	Quadro 4000M
TDP	35W-65%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.5+191%	12.9