GeForce MX110
VS
FirePro M40003

GeForce MX110 vs FirePro M40003

NVIDIA

GeForce MX110

2017Core: 978 MHzBoost: 1006 MHz
VS

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 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 MX110 is positioned at rank 315 and the FirePro M40003 is on rank 151, so the FirePro M40003 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 MX110

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
99%
#305
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
767%
#307
696%
#308
694%
#312
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
631%
#313
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
627%
#315
GeForce MX110
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
100%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
98%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
97%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
95%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
95%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
99%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
95%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
83%
#136
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1625%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
100%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
100%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
99%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
97%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
94%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
93%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
90%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX110 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M40003 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce MX110FirePro M40003
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX110 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX110 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $72), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 86.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce MX110FirePro M40003
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+86.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($72)

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 MX110 and FirePro M40003

NVIDIA

GeForce MX110

The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.

AMD

FirePro M40003

The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX110 scores 1,415 and the FirePro M40003 reaches 1,364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX110 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro M40003 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX110) vs 512 (FirePro M40003). Raw compute: 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003).

FeatureGeForce MX110FirePro M40003
G3D Mark Score
1,415+4%
1,364
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
256
512+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5151 TFLOPS
0.6912 TFLOPS+34%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
16
32+100%
L1 Cache
128 KB
128 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce MX110FirePro M40003
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX110 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M40003 has 4 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX110) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M40003) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce MX110FirePro M40003
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX110 draws 30W versus the FirePro M40003's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX110) vs 350W (FirePro M40003). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce MX110FirePro M40003
TDP
30W-9%
33W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
82mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
47.2+14%
41.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX110 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro M40003 launched at $150 and now averages $72. The GeForce MX110 costs 44.4% less ($32 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.4 (GeForce MX110) vs 18.9 (FirePro M40003) — the GeForce MX110 offers 87.3% better value. The GeForce MX110 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce MX110FirePro M40003
MSRP
$100-33%
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$40-44%
$72
Performance per Dollar
35.4+87%
18.9
Codename
GM108S
Chelsea
Release
November 17 2017
June 27 2012
Ranking
#781
#752