FirePro W4100 vs GeForce GTX 660M

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 W4100 vs GeForce GTX 660M FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro W4100 vs GeForce GTX 660M: 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 W4100

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($183 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 660M

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌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 8.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $183 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro W4100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3% in PassMark G3D (1,496 vs 1,452), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro W4100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro W4100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W4100 vs GeForce GTX 660M Technical Specifications

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

FirePro W4100

The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.

GeForce GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4100 scores 1,496 and the GeForce GTX 660M reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 660M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W4100) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 660M). Raw compute: 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M).

Feature	FirePro W4100	GeForce GTX 660M
G3D Mark Score	1,496+3%	1,452
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6451 TFLOPS	0.7296 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 660M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W4100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro W4100	GeForce GTX 660M
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W4100 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 660M.

Feature	FirePro W4100	GeForce GTX 660M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4100) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W4100	GeForce GTX 660M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4100) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W4100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M).

Feature	FirePro W4100	GeForce GTX 660M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4100 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 660M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 660M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 60°C.

Feature	FirePro W4100	GeForce GTX 660M
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	171mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	60°C-33%
Perf/Watt	29.9+3%	29.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro W4100 (2014 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro W4100	GeForce GTX 660M
MSRP	$183	—
Codename	Cape Verde	GK107
Release	August 13 2014	March 22 2012
Ranking	#766	#774

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