AMD FirePro M4150 vs Intel UHD Graphics 710 Comparison

The AMD FirePro M4150 and Intel UHD Graphics 710 are both end-of-life graphics solutions, but they target fundamentally different segments of the market. The FirePro M4150 is a legacy mobile workstation part from 2013, while the UHD 710 is a modern integrated graphics processor from Intel's Alder Lake generation. Benchmark data shows a clear performance gap in compute workloads, with the AMD part holding a significant edge in the only directly comparable test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single head-to-head benchmark available is Geekbench OpenCL, and the results are decisive. The AMD FirePro M4150 scores 4013 points, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 scores 3496 points. This translates to a 14.8% advantage for the AMD part. In practical terms, this means the FirePro M4150 delivers noticeably higher raw compute throughput in OpenCL applications, a metric that often correlates with performance in GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding, scientific simulation, and certain rendering workloads.

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 does have a second benchmark result in the data, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 4088, but no comparable Vulkan score exists for the AMD FirePro M4150, so a direct comparison in that API is not possible. However, the OpenCL result is the only direct point of comparison, and it clearly favors the AMD solution.

Looking at the broader competitive landscape, the FirePro M4150's OpenCL score places it in the 24th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M, which scores 4033 (a 0.5% difference), and the AMD Radeon HD 6850 X2, which scores 3977 (a 0.9% difference). The FirePro M4150 essentially trades blows with these parts, sitting within a narrow 1.4% band of its closest competitors. This indicates that despite its age, the FirePro M4150 remains competitive with a specific tier of discrete mobile graphics hardware from its era.

The Intel UHD Graphics 710, by contrast, sits in the 22nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (3823, a 0.8% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX110 (3834, a 1.1% difference). The UHD 710's score of 3496 is notably lower than these discrete parts, but its Vulkan score of 4088 suggests that its performance can vary significantly depending on the API and workload. The delta between its OpenCL and Vulkan scores is substantial, showing that the architecture responds differently to various compute interfaces.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two products is vast, reflecting their different release windows and design philosophies. The AMD FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 architecture, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It uses the Opal chip and packs 950 million transistors into a die size of 77 mm², resulting in a transistor density of 12.3 million transistors per square millimeter. This is a discrete GPU solution, using an MXM Module slot width and connecting via PCIe 3.0 x8.

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is a completely different beast. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on Intel's Generation 12.2 architecture, commonly associated with Alder Lake. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. No transistor count or die size data is available for this part, but as an IGP, it is designed to be a small portion of a larger CPU die. It connects to the rest of the system via a Ring Bus interface, and its memory subsystem is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM.

The compute resources differ dramatically. The FirePro M4150 has 384 shading units, 24 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 8 render output units (ROPs). The UHD 710 has only 128 shading units and 8 TMUs, but it matches the FirePro with 8 ROPs. Despite having fewer shading units, the UHD 710 has a higher pixel rate of 10.40 GPixel/s compared to the FirePro's 5.720 GPixel/s. This is likely due to the UHD 710's higher boost clock of 1300 MHz, whereas the FirePro's clock data is not fully specified. However, the FirePro has a much higher texture rate at 17.16 GTexel/s versus the UHD 710's 10.40 GTexel/s, and a significantly higher FP32 compute rating of 549.1 GFLOPS versus 332.8 GFLOPS.

Memory is another major differentiator. The FirePro M4150 uses 1024 MB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 64.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The UHD 710 relies on system memory, with its bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This means the UHD 710's memory performance is entirely contingent on the speed and configuration of the host system's RAM, which is typically slower than dedicated GDDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD FirePro M4150 wins in scenarios that demand raw floating-point compute and sustained memory bandwidth. Its 549.1 GFLOPS FP32 performance and 64.00 GB/s dedicated memory bandwidth give it an edge in OpenCL workloads, which is reflected in its 14.8% benchmark victory. This makes it the better choice for compute-intensive tasks like GPU-accelerated physics simulations, certain types of scientific computing, and any workload that can leverage its higher shading unit count and texture fill rate.

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 wins in contexts where power efficiency and system integration are paramount. With a TDP of just 15 W, it sips power compared to the FirePro M4150, which has no TDP listed in the data but is a discrete MXM module that inherently requires more power. The UHD 710 also benefits from its modern feature set. It supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the FirePro M4150 only supports DirectX 12 (11_1). The UHD 710 also has a higher Vulkan version support (1.4 vs 1.2.170), and it offers FP16 performance at 665.6 GFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, a capability not listed for the AMD part.

For basic desktop use, video playback, and light gaming, the UHD 710 is likely sufficient, and its higher pixel rate of 10.40 GPixel/s could provide an advantage in some display output scenarios. The FirePro M4150, being a workstation part, is better suited for professional applications that were optimized for OpenCL in its era.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher OpenCL benchmark score?

A: The AMD FirePro M4150 scores 4013 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 scores 3496. The AMD part leads by 14.8%.

Q: Does the Intel UHD Graphics 710 have any performance advantages over the AMD FirePro M4150?

A: Yes. The UHD 710 has a higher pixel rate (10.40 GPixel/s vs 5.720 GPixel/s), a higher boost clock (1300 MHz vs unspecified), and supports newer API versions, including DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: How do these GPUs compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The FirePro M4150 is within 1.4% of its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce 830M (3957). The UHD 710 is within 2% of its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro 3000M (3718).

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The AMD FirePro M4150 has 1024 MB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 64.00 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 uses system-shared memory with bandwidth described as "System Dependent."

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute rating?

A: The AMD FirePro M4150 has a significantly higher FP32 rating at 549.1 GFLOPS, compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 710's 332.8 GFLOPS.

Q: Are both GPUs still in production?

A: No. Both are listed as end-of-life products. The AMD FirePro M4150 was released in 2013, and the Intel UHD Graphics 710 was released in 2022.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD FirePro M4150 | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 12.2 |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 950 million | Not specified |

| Die Size | 77 mm² | Not specified |

| Boost Clock | Not specified | 1300 MHz |

| Memory Size | 1024 MB | System Shared |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 64.00 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 384 | 128 |

| TMUs | 24 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 5.720 GPixel/s | 10.40 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 17.16 GTexel/s | 10.40 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 549.1 GFLOPS | 332.8 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | Not specified | 665.6 GFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | Not specified | 15 W |

| Slot Width | MXM Module | IGP |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | Ring Bus |

| DirectX Support | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_1) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.2.170 | 1.4 |