FirePro M4000 vs Radeon R9 M275X

FirePro M4000

2012Core: 675 MHz

Radeon R9 M275X

2014Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M4000

1,596

0.0%

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon R7 M460

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon R9 M275X

1,631

+2.2%

Radeon 6750M

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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.

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 R9 M275X

#450

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1996%

#452

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1809%

#453

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1804%

#457

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1641%

#458

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1630%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M275X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro M4000	Radeon R9 M275X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 878.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M4000	Radeon R9 M275X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+878.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 R9 M275X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4000 and Radeon R9 M275X

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 R9 M275X

The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Radeon R9 M275X reaches 1,631 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M275X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M275X). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X).

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon R9 M275X
G3D Mark Score	1,596	1,631+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.184 TFLOPS+71%
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 R9 M275X
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 M4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M275X has 512 MB. The FirePro M4000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon R9 M275X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4000) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 M275X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon R9 M275X
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M275X). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon R9 M275X
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Radeon R9 M275X's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M275X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 82mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro M4000	Radeon R9 M275X
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	82mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	48.4+123%	21.7

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The FirePro M4000 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (FirePro M4000) vs 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) — the FirePro M4000 offers 885.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M275X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).