Quadro M4000M vs FirePro W9000

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 Quadro M4000M is positioned at rank 4 and the FirePro W9000 is on rank 317, so the Quadro M4000M 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 Quadro M4000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

144%

#4

Quadro M4000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9000

#302

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9593%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

100%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

99%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

98%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

96%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

92%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

90%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

89%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

89%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

86%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M4000M.

Insight	Quadro M4000M	FirePro W9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W9000 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000M and FirePro W9000

Quadro M4000M

The Quadro M4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,148 points.

FirePro W9000

The FirePro W9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,157 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000M scores 6,148 and the FirePro W9000 reaches 6,157 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000M) vs 2,048 (FirePro W9000). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000).

Feature	Quadro M4000M	FirePro W9000
G3D Mark Score	6,148	6,157
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	3.994 TFLOPS+60%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	480 KB	512 KB+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000M	FirePro W9000
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 Quadro M4000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W9000 has 6 GB. The FirePro W9000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro W9000) — the Quadro M4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	FirePro W9000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M) vs 12 (FirePro W9000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	FirePro W9000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000).

Feature	Quadro M4000M	FirePro W9000
Encoder	NVENC 5	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000M draws 100W versus the FirePro W9000's 274W — a 93% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000M) vs 350W (FirePro W9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 93°C.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	FirePro W9000
TDP	100W-64%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-14%	93°C
Perf/Watt	61.5+173%	22.5