FirePro 3D V8750 vs Quadro 4000M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro 3D V8750

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌174% higher power demand at 274W vs 100W.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 274W, a 174W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).

FirePro 3D V8750

2014

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 274W, a 174W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌174% higher power demand at 274W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro 4000M better than FirePro 3D V8750?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,272 vs 1,287 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro 4000M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (100W vs 274W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V8750 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2014 generation instead of 2011 and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro 4000M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro 4000M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,799 MSRP, and you are getting 1.2% higher G3D Mark. FirePro 3D V8750 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does FirePro 3D V8750 make more sense than Quadro 4000M?

Yes. FirePro 3D V8750 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $1,799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro 4000M. The trade-off is that Quadro 4000M currently gives you 1.2% higher G3D Mark. FirePro 3D V8750 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro 3D V8750 Benchmark Check

Quadro 4000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	57 FPS	41 FPS
medium	46 FPS	33 FPS
high	38 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	23 FPS
medium	34 FPS	17 FPS
high	29 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	10 FPS
medium	23 FPS	8 FPS
high	17 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	57 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	43 FPS
medium	34 FPS	29 FPS
high	29 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	18 FPS
medium	23 FPS	11 FPS
high	19 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	57 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	43 FPS
medium	34 FPS	35 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	57 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	14 FPS
medium	34 FPS	11 FPS
high	29 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	10 FPS
medium	23 FPS	7 FPS
high	19 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	4 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8750 and Quadro 4000M

FirePro 3D V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8750 scores 1,272 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
G3D Mark Score	1,272	1,287+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+510%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+445%	0.6384 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+129%	56
L1 Cache	512 KB+14%	448 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8750 draws 274W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 93% difference. The Quadro 4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8750	Quadro 4000M
TDP	274W	100W-64%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	4.6	12.9+180%