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    FirePro M4000 vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 980M, 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 980M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 980M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 980M 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 980M here:

    FirePro M4000 Laptops
    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro M4000 GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt
    Interface MXM-A (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • FirePro M4000 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than FirePro M4000.
    • FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
    • FirePro M4000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 438 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
    • FirePro M4000 and GeForce GTX 980M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FirePro M4000 is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 7−8 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 4−5 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 18−20 60−65
    medium / 1080p 9−10 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 330% more, than FirePro M4000.

    Full Specs

      FirePro M4000 GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture GCN Maxwell
    Code name Cape Verde GLM GM204
    Type Mobile workstation Laptop
    Release date 1 July 2012 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 512 1536
    Core clock speed 600 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 1,500 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 21.60 51.84
    Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support n/a PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    Form factor MXM-A
    StereoOutput3D +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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