FireStream 9270 vs Quadro M4000M

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Quadro M4000M, 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 FireStream 9270 and Quadro M4000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M4000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M4000M 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 Quadro M4000M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Quadro M4000M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 60% more power consumption, than Quadro M4000M.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M4000M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro M4000M has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M4000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro M4000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 225 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M4000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 1412 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 35−40
ultra / 1080p 2−3 21−24
QHD / 1440p 2−3 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 14−16 60−65
medium / 1080p 7−8 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 500% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Quadro M4000M
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 GM204
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 13 November 2008 2 October 2015
Pipelines 800 1,280
Core clock speed 750 MHz 975 MHz
Boost Clock 1013 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 78.00
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 2,496 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 160 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12
Shader Model 4.1 5.0
OpenGL 3.3 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 251 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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