FirePro M4000 vs GeForce 945A

When comparing FirePro M4000 and GeForce 945A, 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 945A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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 945A
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 33 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
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 945A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FirePro M4000 and GeForce 945A have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 945A - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M4000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce 945A - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 945A is 472 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 and GeForce 945A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 945A is 512 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 9−10
ultra / 1080p 4−5 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 18−20 20−22
medium / 1080p 9−10 10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 10% more, than FirePro M4000.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4000 GeForce 945A
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 1072 MHz
Boost Clock 1189 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 21.60 28.54
Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops 903.2 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 40.1 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 108 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Form factor MXM-A
StereoOutput3D +
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