GeForce GTX 660M
VS
FirePro W4100

GeForce GTX 660M vs FirePro W4100

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 660M

2012Core: 835 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS

FirePro W4100

2014Core: 630 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 660M

#180
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
374%
#182
339%
#183
338%
#187
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
307%
#188
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
305%
#190
GeForce GTX 660M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
97%
#197
96%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100

#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
93%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
87%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
86%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
85%
#145
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1808%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
100%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
92%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
88%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
88%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
88%
#173
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $86
86%
#175
Radeon Pro 560
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce GTX 660MFirePro 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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 660MFirePro 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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 660MFirePro 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660MFirePro W4100
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660MFirePro W4100
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 660MFirePro 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 660MFirePro 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%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 660MFirePro W4100
MSRP
$183
Avg Price (30d)
$183
Codename
GK107
Cape Verde
Release
March 22 2012
August 13 2014
Ranking
#774
#766