FirePro M40003
AMD
G3D Mark
1,364
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$72
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Overview
The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.
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Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003
FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of FirePro M40003 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Chelsea), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6912 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,364 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Chelsea |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 512 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 32 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 675 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 21.60 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 1,500 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #752 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M40003 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 1.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | Enduro |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x MXM — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4.
| Specification | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|
| MXM PortsNumber of MXM display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 6 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 1.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 4.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M40003 draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 82mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 33 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 82mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $72 (MSRP: $150), the FirePro M40003 delivers 19 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #752 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $72 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #752 |
| Release Date | June 27 2012 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
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