AMD FirePro W4190M vs NVIDIA Quadro 2000D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a single head-to-head comparison between the AMD FirePro W4190M and the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D, using the Geekbench OpenCL test. The AMD FirePro W4190M scores 4505 points, while the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D scores 3930 points. This results in a 14.6% advantage for the AMD part, making it the clear winner in this specific benchmark.

Looking at the wider context from the database, the AMD FirePro W4190M sits at the 26th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R7 M260, which scores 4499 points, a delta of 0.1% behind, and the Intel HD Graphics P530, which scores 4560 points, a delta of 1.2% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 560 scores 4569 points, putting it 1.4% ahead, and the AMD Radeon R5 M230 scores 4577 points, which is 1.6% ahead. This clustering shows the FirePro W4190M performing in a very tight band around the 4500-point mark, with its closest competitors all within roughly 1.6% of its score.

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000D, by contrast, rests at the 23rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K2000D at 3919 points, a delta of 0.3% behind, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M at 3953 points, a delta of 0.6% ahead, the AMD Radeon R5 M420 at 3956 points, a delta of 0.7% ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce 830M at 3957 points, also a delta of 0.7% ahead. The Quadro 2000D therefore sits in a similar tight cluster, but around the 3930-point level, which is a noticeably lower performance tier than the FirePro W4190M occupies.

The 14.6% delta between the two cards is substantial in this context. For perspective, the entire spread among the FirePro W4190M's four nearest rivals is only 78 points, or about 1.7% from the lowest to the highest. The gap between the two compared cards is 575 points, which is more than seven times larger than the spread within either card's immediate competitive group. This indicates that the performance difference is not a minor edge but a decisive separation in compute capability as measured by OpenCL.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD FirePro W4190M wins the only benchmark test recorded in the database, the Geekbench OpenCL test, with a score of 4505 against the Quadro 2000D's 3930. This gives the AMD card a 1-0 win tally in head-to-head comparisons. The 14.6% margin means that in any OpenCL compute workload, the FirePro W4190M should complete tasks in less time or handle larger datasets, assuming the workload scales linearly with the score.

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000D does not win any benchmark in the database. However, the data does not indicate that it wins in any specific use case. Its lower score, combined with its older Fermi architecture, suggests it is better suited for legacy applications or scenarios where its specific feature set matters more than raw compute throughput. The database shows no test where the Quadro 2000D outperforms the FirePro W4190M.

For a use-case split based strictly on the data, the FirePro W4190M is the choice for any OpenCL compute task. This includes general-purpose GPU computing, image processing, and any workload that leverages the OpenCL API. The Quadro 2000D, with its 2x DVI outputs, may be preferable in a fixed desktop workstation setup where the display outputs are a priority, but the database does not quantify this advantage. The FirePro W4190M, being a mobile MXM module, trades that fixed-output flexibility for portability, which is a form factor difference rather than a benchmark-based win.

The percentile data reinforces this split. The FirePro W4190M at the 26th percentile is above the Quadro 2000D at the 23rd percentile. While both are in the lower half of all GPUs, the FirePro's higher percentile aligns with its higher benchmark score. In practical terms, the FirePro W4190M sits in a performance class that includes mid-range integrated and entry-level discrete GPUs, while the Quadro 2000D sits among lower-tier mobile and entry desktop parts.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the AMD FirePro W4190M is the superior choice for compute performance. It leads the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D by 14.6% in the Geekbench OpenCL test, and it holds a higher percentile ranking at 26 versus 23. The FirePro W4190M also has twice the memory capacity at 2 GB versus 1024 MB, which is a significant advantage for workloads that require larger datasets to reside in GPU memory.

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000D, however, is not without its merits according to the data. It has a higher transistor count at 1,170 million versus 950 million, and a larger die size at 238 mm² versus 77 mm², though this is a reflection of its older 40 nm manufacturing process rather than a performance benefit. The Quadro 2000D also has more texture mapping units at 32 versus 24, and more raster output units at 16 versus 8, which could theoretically benefit certain texturing or pixel-heavy workloads, though the benchmark data does not show such an advantage.

For a user choosing between these two, the decision hinges on the workload. If OpenCL compute is the primary task, the AMD FirePro W4190M is the clear winner. If the user requires a desktop card with fixed DVI outputs, the Quadro 2000D offers that, but with a lower compute score. The FirePro W4190M is an MXM module, meaning it is designed for mobile workstations or systems that accept MXM cards, while the Quadro 2000D is a single-slot desktop card. The data does not support any claim that the Quadro 2000D outperforms the FirePro W4190M in any measured metric.

The verdict is straightforward: the AMD FirePro W4190M wins on compute performance, memory capacity, and percentile ranking. The NVIDIA Quadro 2000D wins on form factor for desktop use and has a higher launch MSRP of 599 USD, though pricing is not a factor in performance analysis. For any database-driven recommendation, the FirePro W4190M is the pick for OpenCL workloads, while the Quadro 2000D is the pick for a desktop workstation needing DVI connectivity, accepting its lower compute capability.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher Geekbench OpenCL score?

A: The AMD FirePro W4190M scores 4505, while the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D scores 3930. The FirePro W4190M leads by 14.6%.

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

A: The FirePro W4190M is within 1.6% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon R7 M260 (0.1% behind), Intel HD Graphics P530 (1.2% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 560 (1.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R5 M230 (1.6% ahead). The Quadro 2000D is within 0.7% of its rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro K2000D (0.3% behind), NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M (0.6% ahead), AMD Radeon R5 M420 (0.7% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce 830M (0.7% ahead).

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The AMD FirePro W4190M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory. The FirePro W4190M has double the capacity.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The AMD FirePro W4190M has a bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s, while the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D has a bandwidth of 41.60 GB/s. The FirePro W4190M is 22.4 GB/s higher.

Q: Which card has a higher pixel rate?

A: The AMD FirePro W4190M has a pixel rate of 7.200 GPixel/s, while the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D has a pixel rate of 5.000 GPixel/s. The FirePro W4190M is 44% higher.

Q: What is the texture rate comparison?

A: The AMD FirePro W4190M has a texture rate of 21.60 GTexel/s, while the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D has a texture rate of 20.00 GTexel/s. The FirePro W4190M is 8% higher.

Architecture Differences

The AMD FirePro W4190M is built on the GCN 1.0 architecture, using the Opal chip. It is manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC, with 950 million transistors on a 77 mm² die. This results in a transistor density of 12.3 million transistors per square millimeter. The architecture supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. It has 384 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units. The compute capabilities include 691.2 GFLOPS of FP32 performance, with no FP16 support listed.

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000D is built on the Fermi architecture, using the GF106 chip. It is manufactured on a 40 nm process, also at TSMC, with 1,170 million transistors on a 238 mm² die. This yields a transistor density of 4.9 million transistors per square millimeter, which is notably lower than the FirePro's density due to the older process node. The Fermi architecture supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, but has no Vulkan support listed. It has 192 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. The compute capabilities include 480.0 GFLOPS of FP32 performance, again with no FP16 support.

The FirePro W4190M's GCN 1.0 architecture is designed for compute-heavy workloads, which aligns with its higher OpenCL score. The Quadro 2000D's Fermi architecture is older, and while it has more TMUs and ROPs, its lower shading unit count and FP32 throughput limit its compute performance. The FirePro W4190M also supports a newer DirectX version (11_1 versus 11_0) and includes Vulkan support, which the Quadro 2000D lacks. These architectural differences explain the benchmark results: the FirePro's newer design and higher shader count give it a 14.6% compute advantage.

The memory architecture also differs. The FirePro W4190M uses 2 GB of GDDR5 with a 128-bit bus, achieving 64.00 GB/s bandwidth. The Quadro 2000D uses 1024 MB of GDDR5 with the same 128-bit bus, but achieves only 41.60 GB/s due to a lower memory clock of 650 MHz versus the FirePro's 1000 MHz. This bandwidth difference further contributes to the FirePro's compute advantage in memory-intensive workloads.

Specification Differences

The AMD FirePro W4190M and NVIDIA Quadro 2000D differ in several key specifications, as recorded in the database.

• Process Node: The FirePro W4190M uses a 28 nm process, while the Quadro 2000D uses a 40 nm process.
• Transistors: The FirePro W4190M has 950 million transistors, while the Quadro 2000D has 1,170 million.
• Die Size: The FirePro W4190M has a 77 mm² die, while the Quadro 2000D has a 238 mm² die.
• Transistor Density: The FirePro W4190M has 12.3 million transistors per mm², while the Quadro 2000D has 4.9 million per mm².
• Base Clock: The FirePro W4190M has a base clock of 825 MHz, while the Quadro 2000D has no base clock listed.
• Boost Clock: The FirePro W4190M has a boost clock of 900 MHz, while the Quadro 2000D has no boost clock listed.
• Memory Clock: The FirePro W4190M has a memory clock of 1000 MHz (4 Gbps effective), while the Quadro 2000D has 650 MHz (2.6 Gbps effective).
• Memory Size: The FirePro W4190M has 2 GB, while the Quadro 2000D has 1024 MB.
• Memory Bandwidth: The FirePro W4190M has 64.00 GB/s, while the Quadro 2000D has 41.60 GB/s.
• Shading Units: The FirePro W4190M has 384, while the Quadro 2000D has 192.
• Texture Mapping Units: The FirePro W4190M has 24, while the Quadro 2000D has 32.
• Raster Output Units: The FirePro W4190M has 8, while the Quadro 2000D has 16.
• Pixel Rate: The FirePro W4190M has 7.200 GPixel/s, while the Quadro 2000D has 5.000 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: The FirePro W4190M has 21.60 GTexel/s, while the Quadro 2000D has 20.00 GTexel/s.
• FP32 Performance: The FirePro W4190M has 691.2 GFLOPS, while the Quadro 2000D has 480.0 GFLOPS.
• TDP: The FirePro W4190M has no TDP listed, while the Quadro 2000D has a TDP of 62 W.
• Slot Width: The FirePro W4190M is an MXM Module, while the Quadro 2000D is Single-slot.
• Bus Interface: The FirePro W4190M uses PCIe 3.0 x8, while the Quadro 2000D uses PCIe 2.0 x16.
• Display Outputs: The FirePro W4190M is Portable Device Dependent, while the Quadro 2000D has 2x DVI.
• DirectX Support: The FirePro W4190M supports DirectX 12 (11_1), while the Quadro 2000D supports DirectX 12 (11_0).
• Vulkan Support: The FirePro W4190M supports Vulkan 1.2.170, while the Quadro 2000D has no Vulkan support.
• Dimensions: The Quadro 2000D has a length of 178 mm and a height of 111 mm, while the FirePro W4190M has no dimensions listed.
• Release Date: The FirePro W4190M was released on 2015-11-11, while the Quadro 2000D was released on 2011-10-04.
• Launch MSRP: The Quadro 2000D has a launch MSRP of 599 USD, while the FirePro W4190M has none listed.