FirePro M4000 vs Radeon HD 8870M

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#231

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

530%

#233

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

481%

#234

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

479%

#238

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

436%

#239

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

433%

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Radeon HD 8870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

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GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

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GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

92%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4000.

Insight	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 8870M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8870M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 M4000 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4000 and Radeon HD 8870M

FirePro M4000

The FirePro M4000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,596 points.

Radeon HD 8870M

The Radeon HD 8870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,638 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 8870M
G3D Mark Score	1,596	1,638+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.992 TFLOPS+44%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 8870M
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 8870M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4000) vs 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 8870M
DirectX	12+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M4000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 8870M).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 8870M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 41% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon HD 8870M
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	82mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	48.4+48%	32.8