FirePro M4000 vs GRID K160Q

When comparing FirePro M4000 and GRID K160Q, 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 GRID K160Q 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 GRID K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 130 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
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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  • GRID K160Q has 293% more power consumption, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GRID K160Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M4000 and GRID K160Q have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K160Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M4000 is build with GCN architecture, and GRID K160Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K160Q is 250 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
  • FirePro M4000 and GRID K160Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M4000 is 2718 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 0−1
ultra / 1080p 4−5 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 18−20 9−10
medium / 1080p 9−10 1−2
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 180% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4000 GRID K160Q
Architecture GCN Kepler
Code name Cape Verde GLM GK107
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 1 July 2012 28 June 2013
Pipelines 512 192
Core clock speed 600 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 21.60 13.60
Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 28.51 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 3.0
Bus support n/a
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Form factor MXM-A
StereoOutput3D +
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