FirePro M4000 vs Radeon HD 8790M
When comparing FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8790M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8790M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8790M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8790M are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M4000 or Radeon HD 8790M here:
Main Specs
FirePro M4000
Radeon HD 8790M
Power consumption (TDP)
33 Watt
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Both video cards are using MXM-A (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon HD 8790M has 1 GB more memory, than FirePro M4000.
FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon HD 8790M - in Laptops.
FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8790M are build with GCN architecture.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 250 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8790M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8790M is 4500 MHz.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
7−8
3−4
ultra / 1080p
4−5
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
14−16
medium / 1080p
9−10
6−7
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
12−14
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−12
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
21−24
medium / 1080p
14−16
9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Battlefield 5 is 45% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
140−150
120−130
medium / 768p
120−130
100−110
ultra / 1080p
55−60
50−55
QHD / 1440p
30−35
24−27
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
high / 768p
90−95
75−80
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 16% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
21−24
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than FirePro M4000.
low / 768p
85−90
75−80
medium / 768p
65−70
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Dota 2 is 16% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
9−10
4−5
ultra / 1080p
8−9
4−5
4K / 2160p
4−5
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
14−16
medium / 1080p
10−11
6−7
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Far Cry 5 is 83% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−12
7−8
QHD / 1440p
−
4−5
low / 720p
65−70
60−65
medium / 1080p
27−30
18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Fortnite is 24% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
14−16
8−9
ultra / 1080p
12−14
7−8
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
21−24
medium / 1080p
16−18
10−11
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
55−60
50−55
medium / 768p
50−55
−
high / 1080p
14−16
10−11
ultra / 1080p
7−8
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
−
40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 18% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
5−6
2−3
ultra / 1080p
3−4
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
9−10
medium / 1080p
7−8
4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
95−100
85−90
high / 1080p
90−95
70−75
ultra / 1080p
80−85
−
medium / 1080p
95−100
−
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
35−40
30−35
medium / 1080p
18−20
14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 15% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
−
7−8
ultra / 1080p
8−9
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
8−9
medium / 1080p
10−12
8−9
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 57% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
27−30
20−22
medium / 768p
18−20
12−14
high / 1080p
10−11
7−8
ultra / 1080p
7−8
5−6
4K / 2160p
6−7
1−2
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 55% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
85−90
75−80
medium / 768p
45−50
40−45
ultra / 1080p
21−24
18−20
high / 768p
35−40
30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Full Specs
FirePro M4000
Radeon HD 8790M
Architecture
GCN
GCN
Code name
Cape Verde GLM
Mars XTX
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
1 July 2012
16 November 2012
Pipelines
512
384
Core clock speed
600 MHz
850 MHz
Boost Clock
900 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
950 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
21.60
21.60
Floating-point performance
691.2 gflops
691.2 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4500 MHz
4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth
72 GB/s
64 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2.131
Bus support
n/a
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
79 Mh/s
80 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
medium sized
Form factor
MXM-A
StereoOutput3D
+
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