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FirePro D300
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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 D300 is positioned at rank 130 and the GeForce GTX 970M is on rank 27, so the GeForce GTX 970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970M.
| Insight | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro D300 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 D300 and GeForce GTX 970M
FirePro D300
The FirePro D300 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 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.
GeForce GTX 970M
The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro D300 scores 5,722 and the GeForce GTX 970M reaches 5,705 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D300 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 970M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro D300) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,722 | 5,705 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS | 2.657 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 480 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro D300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970M has 3 GB. The FirePro D300 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro D300) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) — the GeForce GTX 970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D300) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300) vs NVENC 5th Gen (GeForce GTX 970M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 5th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | NVDEC 2nd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro D300 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 970M's 81W — a 59.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D300) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 81W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 38.1 | 70.4+85% |
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