FirePro W8000 vs HD Graphics 4400

When comparing FirePro W8000 and HD Graphics 4400, 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 W8000 and HD Graphics 4400 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

HD Graphics 4400 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: HD Graphics 4400 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 HD Graphics 4400 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W8000 HD Graphics 4400
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 20 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 1.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI No outputs
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  • FirePro W8000 has 1025% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 4400.
  • FirePro W8000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and HD Graphics 4400 uses PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro W8000 is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 4400 - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W8000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and HD Graphics 4400 - with Gen. 7.5 Haswell.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 700 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 4400.
  • FirePro W8000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 4400 - by 22 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 0−1
ultra / 1080p 10−11
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 35−40 2−3
medium / 1080p 21−24 0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1750% more, than HD Graphics 4400.

Full Specs

  FirePro W8000 HD Graphics 4400
Architecture GCN 1.0 Gen. 7.5 Haswell
Code name Tahiti Haswell GT2
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 14 June 2012 5 June 2013
Pipelines 1792 20
Core clock speed 900 MHz 200 MHz
Boost Clock 1100 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 392 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 22 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 22.00
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 46 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz
Memory bandwidth 176 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.80
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 391 Mh/s
Quick Sync +
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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