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FirePro D500
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro D500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Insight | FirePro D500 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro D500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 207.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro D500 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+207.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 Ryzen 7 5700U
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 Ryzen 7 5700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,219 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro D500 scores 2,272 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U reaches 2,219 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (FirePro D500) vs 2,304 (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U). Raw compute: 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U).
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,272+2% | 2,219 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2304+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.227 TFLOPS | 7.949 TFLOPS+257% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro D500) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro D500 draws 274W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U's 180W — a 41.4% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D500) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 180W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.3 | 12.3+48% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro D500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U launched at $450 and now averages $450. The FirePro D500 costs 66.7% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (FirePro D500) vs 4.9 (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U) — the FirePro D500 offers 208.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro D500 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $450-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-67% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.1+208% | 4.9 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #484 | #167 |
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