FirePro M4100 vs GeForce 940A
When comparing FirePro M4100 and GeForce 940A, 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 M4100 and GeForce 940A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940A
FirePro M4100 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: FirePro M4100 is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 M4100 here:
Main Specs
| FirePro M4100 | GeForce 940A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- FirePro M4100 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 940A.
- FirePro M4100 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 940A - in Desktops.
- FirePro M4100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce 940A - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940A is 359 MHz higher, than FirePro M4100.
- FirePro M4100 and GeForce 940A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro M4100 is 1998 MHz higher, than GeForce 940A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Battlefield 5 is 22% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 12% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 65−70 |
| FirePro M4100 and GeForce 940A have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Dota 2 is 1% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Fortnite is 10% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Forza Horizon 4 is 20% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Metro Exodus is 66% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| FirePro M4100 and GeForce 940A have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| FirePro M4100 and GeForce 940A have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | 9−10 | 10−12 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 28% more, than FirePro M4100. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4100 in World of Tanks is 5% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M4100 | GeForce 940A | |
| Architecture | GCN | Maxwell |
| Code name | Mars | GM108 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 October 2013 | 13 March 2015 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 670 MHz | 1029 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 950 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 16.08 | 17.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 514.6 gflops | 863.2 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 2002 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 16.02 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 74 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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