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FirePro D300
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RTX A400
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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 RTX A400 is on rank 26, so the RTX A400 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 RTX A400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A400 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The RTX A400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro D300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro D300.
| Insight | FirePro D300 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro D300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $135 for the RTX A400, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 545.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro D300 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+545.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($135) |
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 RTX A400
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.
RTX A400
The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro D300 scores 5,722 and the RTX A400 reaches 5,983 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D300 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro D300) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,722 | 5,983+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS | 2.706 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro D300 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro D300 draws 150W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 100% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D300) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 38.1 | 119.7+214% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro D300 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the RTX A400 launched at $135 and now averages $135. The FirePro D300 costs 85.2% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 286.1 (FirePro D300) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the FirePro D300 offers 545.8% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | RTX A400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $135-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-85% | $135 |
| Performance per Dollar | 286.1+546% | 44.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GA107 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | April 16 2024 |
| Ranking | #506 | #397 |
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