
GeForce GTX 660M vs FirePro W4100

GeForce GTX 660M
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Performance Spectrum - 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.
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 GeForce GTX 660M is positioned at rank 190 and the FirePro W4100 is on rank 160, so the FirePro W4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 660M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 660M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W4100 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 GeForce GTX 660M and FirePro W4100

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 660M scores 1,452 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660M is built on Kepler while the FirePro W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 512 (FirePro W4100). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452 | 1,496+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS+13% | 0.6451 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 12 (FirePro W4100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W4100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 660M draws 50W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 0% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 350W (FirePro W4100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 171mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-33% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0 | 29.9+3% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 660M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $183 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $183 |
| Codename | GK107 | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 22 2012 | August 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #774 | #766 |
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