FirePro M4000 vs GeForce GTX 1050

When comparing FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 1050, 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 GTX 1050 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 GTX 1050
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 75 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 127% more power consumption, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce GTX 1050 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 3 GB more memory, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 1050 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M4000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 690 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 2508 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 35−40
ultra / 1080p 4−5 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 18−20 60−65
medium / 1080p 9−10 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 310% more, than FirePro M4000.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4000 GeForce GTX 1050
Architecture GCN Pascal
Code name Cape Verde GLM N17P-G1
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 1 July 2012 25 October 2016
Pipelines 512 640
Core clock speed 600 MHz 1290 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 21.60 58.20
Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops 1,862 gflops
Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 7008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
CUDA cores 640
Bus support n/a PCIe 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support +
HDCP 2.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s 279 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
Form factor MXM-A
StereoOutput3D +
Width 2-slot
GameStream +
GPU Boost 3.0
SLI -
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