FirePro D300 vs Radeon R9 285 / 380

CPU

GPU

FirePro D300

2014Core: 850 MHz

Radeon R9 285 / 380

2014Core: 918 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro D300

150

5,722

+3.1%

5,550

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 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 285 / 380.

Insight	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $199), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 925.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+925.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)

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 R9 285 / 380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro D300 and Radeon R9 285 / 380

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 R9 285 / 380

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro D300 scores 5,722 and the Radeon R9 285 / 380 reaches 5,550 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D300 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro D300) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380).

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
G3D Mark Score	5,722+3%	5,550
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1792+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.176 TFLOPS	3.29 TFLOPS+51%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	448 KB+40%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
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 R9 285 / 380 has 2 GB. The FirePro D300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D300) vs 12 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro D300) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380).

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro D300 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 285 / 380's 190W — a 23.5% difference. The FirePro D300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D300) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 221mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
TDP	150W-21%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	242mm	221mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	38.1+30%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The FirePro D300 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The FirePro D300 costs 89.9% less ($179 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 286.1 (FirePro D300) vs 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — the FirePro D300 offers 925.4% better value.

Feature	FirePro D300	Radeon R9 285 / 380
MSRP	$500	$199-60%
Avg Price (30d)	$20-90%	$199
Performance per Dollar	286.1+925%	27.9
Codename	Pitcairn	Tonga
Release	January 18 2014	September 2 2014
Ranking	#506	#365