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FirePro M5950 vs Quadro 4000M

CPUCPUGPUGPU

FirePro M5950

2011Core: 725 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro 4000M

2011Core: 475 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M5950
1 GB 35
1,314
+2.1%
brand logoRadeon HD 7550M/7650M
brand logoRadeon R7 G
brand logoRadeon R9 A375
brand logoRadeon HD 5750
brand logoRadeon RX 5500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
Quadro 4000M
2 GB 100
1,287
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 920M
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce GT 1010
brand logoGeForce 940M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

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.
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

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

  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌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

So, is FirePro M5950 better than Quadro 4000M?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,314 vs 1,287 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro M5950 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (35W vs 100W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro M5950 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
FirePro M5950 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $200 MSRP. FirePro M5950 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. FirePro M5950 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $200 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $200 MSRP gets you lower power draw (35W vs 100W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Is Quadro 4000M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro 4000M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. FirePro M5950 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetFirePro M5950Quadro 4000M
1080p
low18 FPS51 FPS
medium11 FPS41 FPS
high7 FPS25 FPS
ultra4 FPS15 FPS
1440p
low12 FPS28 FPS
medium6 FPS21 FPS
high3 FPS12 FPS
ultra2 FPS7 FPS
4K
low5 FPS11 FPS
medium3 FPS9 FPS
high1 FPS5 FPS
ultra1 FPS5 FPS
Open FirePro M5950Open Quadro 4000M
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetFirePro M5950Quadro 4000M
1080p
low24 FPS58 FPS
medium10 FPS46 FPS
high7 FPS39 FPS
ultra6 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low8 FPS43 FPS
medium3 FPS29 FPS
high2 FPS20 FPS
ultra2 FPS15 FPS
4K
low3 FPS18 FPS
medium1 FPS11 FPS
high1 FPS9 FPS
ultra1 FPS6 FPS
Open FirePro M5950Open Quadro 4000M
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetFirePro M5950Quadro 4000M
1080p
low59 FPS58 FPS
medium47 FPS46 FPS
high39 FPS39 FPS
ultra30 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low44 FPS43 FPS
medium35 FPS35 FPS
high30 FPS29 FPS
ultra22 FPS22 FPS
4K
low30 FPS29 FPS
medium24 FPS23 FPS
high20 FPS19 FPS
ultra15 FPS14 FPS
Open FirePro M5950Open Quadro 4000M
Valorant

Valorant

PresetFirePro M5950Quadro 4000M
1080p
low51 FPS58 FPS
medium41 FPS46 FPS
high24 FPS39 FPS
ultra16 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low6 FPS15 FPS
medium4 FPS13 FPS
high3 FPS11 FPS
ultra2 FPS9 FPS
4K
low4 FPS11 FPS
medium3 FPS8 FPS
high2 FPS7 FPS
ultra1 FPS5 FPS
Open FirePro M5950Open Quadro 4000M
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and Quadro 4000M

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureFirePro M5950Quadro 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)

FeatureFirePro M5950Quadro 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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M5950) vs 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) — the Quadro 4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M5950Quadro 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.

FeatureFirePro M5950Quadro 4000M
TDP
35W-65%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
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Height
0mm
—
Slots
1
—
Temp (Load)
75°C
—
Perf/Watt
37.5+191%
12.9