AMD FirePro M4000 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 2,495% better performance than the FirePro M4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 73% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the AMD FirePro M4000 GPU
The AMD FirePro M4000 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2012. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Chelsea) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The FirePro M4000 has 1,024 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 64 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The FirePro M4000 includes 512 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 600 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro M4000 has the 387th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.53% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 5060 Ti includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,407 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,572 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 5060 Ti has the 35th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 51,400 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 12th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2012 | Q2 2025 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $429 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 207 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 179 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 159 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 147 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 110 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 63 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | +50% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | +37% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | +30% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 44.9 | -28% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 39 | -38% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 36.6 | -42% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | +0% |
| Arc B580 | 7.37 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | +12% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.89 | +30% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 2,495% better performance than the FirePro M4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The FirePro M4000 is ranked 387th with a score of 1,981, and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 35th with a score of 51,400.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 185% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)'s 119.81 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | +2,611% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | +2,527% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 51,400 | +2,495% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,588 | +2,403% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 47,803 | +2,313% |
| Radeon 520 | 2,016.5 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 470M | 2,002.5 | +1% |
| FirePro M4000 | 1,981 | |
| GeForce 830M | 1,961 | -1% |
| Radeon HD 8770M | 1,934 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 130.5 | +9% |
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126.34 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | 122.28 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | -0% |
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | -0% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 114.57 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 114.15 | -5% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 15,854.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 16,219 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 12,587 | 188,114 (+1,394.51%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,713 | 42,064.5 (+2,355.6%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 182,657 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,186 | 47,632 (+2,078.96%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,594 | 22,789 (+1,329.67%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 398 | 1,227 (+208.29%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 21.3 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 17.7 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Chelsea | GB206 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 1,500 million | 21,900 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 Gb/s | 448 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 32 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 33 W | 180 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 512 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 4,608 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 8 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 36 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 144 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 144 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 36 |
| Core Clock Speed | 600 MHz | 2,407 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 2,572 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 10.8 GPixel/s | 123.5 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 21.6 GTexel/s | 370.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 691.2 GFLOPS | 23.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 43.2 GFLOPS | 370.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | FirePro M4000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.