FirePro M4100 vs NVS 510

When comparing FirePro M4100 and NVS 510, 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 M4100 and NVS 510 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M4100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro M4100 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 M4100 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M4100 NVS 510
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • FirePro M4100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and NVS 510 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M4100 and NVS 510 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro M4100 is used in Mobile workstations, and NVS 510 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M4100 is build with GCN architecture, and NVS 510 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of NVS 510 is 127 MHz higher, than FirePro M4100.
  • FirePro M4100 and NVS 510 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M4100 is 2218 MHz higher, than NVS 510.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 1−2
medium / 1080p 3−4 0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than NVS 510.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4100 NVS 510
Architecture GCN Kepler
Code name Mars GK107
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 1 October 2013 23 October 2012
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 670 MHz 797 MHz
Transistor count 950 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 16.08 12.75
Floating-point performance 514.6 gflops 306.0 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 74 Mh/s 17 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
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