FirePro M4000 vs GeForce GTX 460M

When comparing FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 460M, 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 460M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 460M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 460M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 460M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M4000 GeForce GTX 460M
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 50 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 460M has 51% more power consumption, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce GTX 460M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 460M has 1535 GB more memory, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 460M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro M4000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 460M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 750 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M4000 is 3250 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 2−3
ultra / 1080p 4−5 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 18−20 12−14
medium / 1080p 9−10 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 71% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4000 GeForce GTX 460M
Architecture GCN Fermi
Code name Cape Verde GLM N11E-GS
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 July 2012 3 September 2010
Pipelines 512 192
Core clock speed 600 MHz 1350 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 21.60 16.1 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops 518.4 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 API with Feature Level 12.1
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
Bus support n/a
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s 33 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized large
Form factor MXM-A
StereoOutput3D +
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