FirePro 3D V4800 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4850
FirePro 3D V4800
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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 V4800 is positioned at rank 227 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is on rank 504, so the FirePro 3D V4800 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 V4800
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V4800.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 V4800 and Mobility Radeon HD 4850
FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
Mobility Radeon HD 4850
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 866 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 reaches 866 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 854 | 866+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+25% | 0.88 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4850's 30W — a 84.6% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 95.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 30W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-21% | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 28.9+151% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 43.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers 1.4% better value. The FirePro 3D V4800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189-5% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.7 | 43.3+1% |
| Codename | Juniper | M98 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #780 | #927 |
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