FirePro V4900 vs GeForce 930M

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 V4900 vs GeForce 930M FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro V4900 vs GeForce 930M: 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 V4900

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌127.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 33W.

GeForce 930M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 75W, a 42W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB 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 5.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 930M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (1,011 vs 1,009), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro V4900 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro V4900 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce 930M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V4900 vs GeForce 930M Technical Specifications

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

FirePro V4900

The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.

GeForce 930M

The GeForce 930M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the GeForce 930M reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 930M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 384 (GeForce 930M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 930M).

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 930M
G3D Mark Score	1,009	1,011
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+25%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS+82%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	48 KB	192 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 930M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V4900 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 930M
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 V4900 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930M carries 512 MB. FirePro V4900 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 V4900 and 128-bit on the GeForce 930M. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro V4900) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930M) — the GeForce 930M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 930M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 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: 11 (FirePro V4900) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 930M
DirectX	11	11.0
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 930M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 930M).

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 930M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the GeForce 930M's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 930M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (GeForce 930M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 163mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 930M
TDP	75W	33W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	163mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	13.5	30.6+127%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 930M (2015 vs 2011).

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 930M
MSRP	$200	—
Codename	Turks	GM108
Release	November 1 2011	March 13 2015
Ranking	#882	#880

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