FirePro M4000 vs GeForce 940A
When comparing FirePro M4000 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 M4000 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 M4000 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: FirePro M4000 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 M4000 here:
Main Specs
| FirePro M4000 | GeForce 940A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 33 Watt |
| Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 33 Watt.
- FirePro M4000 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce 940A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- FirePro M4000 and GeForce 940A have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 940A - in Desktops.
- FirePro M4000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce 940A - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940A is 429 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
- FirePro M4000 and GeForce 940A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro M4000 is 2498 MHz higher, than GeForce 940A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Battlefield 5 is 63% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 17% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 29% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Dota 2 is 23% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Far Cry 5 is 57% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Fortnite is 40% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 66% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | − |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Minecraft is 6% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 37% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 77% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M4000 | GeForce 940A | |
| Architecture | GCN | Maxwell |
| Code name | Cape Verde GLM | GM108 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 July 2012 | 13 March 2015 |
| Pipelines | 512 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 600 MHz | 1029 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,500 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 21.60 | 17.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 691.2 gflops | 863.2 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4500 MHz | 2002 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 72 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 | |
| Bus support | n/a | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 79 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Form factor | MXM-A | |
| StereoOutput3D | + | |
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