FirePro 3D V3700 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4550
FirePro 3D V3700
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Mobility Radeon HD 4550
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V3700 is positioned at rank 303 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is on rank 530, so the FirePro 3D V3700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3700.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 40.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+40.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V3700 and Mobility Radeon HD 4550
FirePro 3D V3700
The FirePro 3D V3700 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: 179 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 4550
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 191 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V3700 scores 179 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4550's 191 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 leads by 6.7%. The FirePro 3D V3700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179 | 191+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+156% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+211% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+540% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V3700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) — the FirePro 3D V3700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (FirePro 3D V3700) vs UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3700 draws 274W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4550's 50W — a 138.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 50W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 3.8+443% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3700 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The FirePro 3D V3700 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 12.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) — the FirePro 3D V3700 offers 40.9% better value. The FirePro 3D V3700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+41% | 12.7 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Broadway |
| Release | January 18 2014 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #423 | #846 |
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