FirePro D300 vs Radeon HD 7990

CPU

GPU

FirePro D300

2014Core: 850 MHz

Radeon HD 7990

2013Core: 950 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro D300

150

5,722

+2.8%

5,566

0.0%

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. The FirePro D300 is positioned at rank #130 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro D300

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

95%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

90%

#115

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1291%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

100%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

97%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

96%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

93%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

93%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

87%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

87%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

86%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

86%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

86%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

84%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro D300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 Radeon HD 7990.

Insight	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro D300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro D300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $999), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 5035% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5035%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)

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.

FirePro D300 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro D300 and Radeon HD 7990

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.

Radeon HD 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro D300 scores 5,722 and the Radeon HD 7990 reaches 5,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D300 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro D300) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990).

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score	5,722+3%	5,566
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048 ×2+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.176 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+88%
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	80	128 ×2+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	512 KB+60%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro D300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 has 3 GB. The FirePro D300 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro D300) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7990) — the Radeon HD 7990 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit x2+200%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D300) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7990). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 5.

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+20%	5

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7990). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro D300) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7990).

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro D300 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 85.7% difference. The FirePro D300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D300) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 305mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon HD 7990
TDP	150W-60%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	38.1+157%	14.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro D300 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 7990 launched at $999 and now averages $999. The FirePro D300 costs 98% less ($979 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 286.1 (FirePro D300) vs 5.6 (Radeon HD 7990) — the FirePro D300 offers 5008.9% better value. The FirePro D300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).