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FirePro D500
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Radeon R7 250X
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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. The FirePro D500 is positioned at rank #226 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 R7 250X.
| Insight | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 399.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+399.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 D500 and Radeon R7 250X
FirePro D500
The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.
Radeon R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro D500 scores 2,272 and the Radeon R7 250X reaches 2,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 250X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (FirePro D500) vs 640 (Radeon R7 250X). Raw compute: 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X).
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,272 | 2,269 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.227 TFLOPS+83% | 1.216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+140% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+140% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro D500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 250X has 2 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro D500) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 250X) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D500) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (FL 11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D500) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250X). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X).
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro D500 draws 274W versus the Radeon R7 250X's 80W — a 109.6% difference. The Radeon R7 250X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D500) vs 400W (Radeon R7 250X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 279mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 80W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 279mm | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.3 | 28.4+242% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro D500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 250X costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (FirePro D500) vs 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 400.7% better value.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $99-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $30-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.1 | 75.6+401% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 18 2014 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #484 | #655 |
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