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Firepro W4190M
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GeForce GT 650M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Firepro W4190M is positioned at rank 45 and the GeForce GT 650M is on rank 188, so the Firepro W4190M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Firepro W4190M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Firepro W4190M.
| Insight | Firepro W4190M | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 650M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Firepro W4190M and GeForce GT 650M
Firepro W4190M
The Firepro W4190M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in November 12 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.
GeForce GT 650M
The GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,187 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W4190M scores 1,168 and the GeForce GT 650M reaches 1,187 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W4190M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 650M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Firepro W4190M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 650M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Firepro W4190M) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Firepro W4190M | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,168 | 1,187+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.7296 TFLOPS+6% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 950 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W4190M | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Firepro W4190M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 650M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 650M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Firepro W4190M | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Firepro W4190M) vs 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 650M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Firepro W4190M | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1) | 12 (FL11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD4 (Firepro W4190M) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 650M). Decoder: VCE1 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W4190M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 (GeForce GT 650M).
| Feature | Firepro W4190M | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD4 | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | VCE1 | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W4190M draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 650M's 45W — a 40% difference. The Firepro W4190M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W4190M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 650M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Firepro W4190M | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-33% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 38.9+47% | 26.4 |
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