
FirePro M4000 vs Radeon RX Vega11

FirePro M4000
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro M4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon RX Vega11, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 32.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4000 | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 M4000 and Radeon RX Vega11

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 RX Vega11
The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M4000 scores 1,596 and the Radeon RX Vega11 reaches 1,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M4000) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega11). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11).
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,596 | 1,605 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 704+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+155% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 | 44+38% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega11 has 0 MB. The FirePro M4000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M4000 draws 33W versus the Radeon RX Vega11's 35W — a 5.9% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-6% | 35W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 48.4+5% | 45.9 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The FirePro M4000 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.2 (FirePro M4000) vs 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) — the FirePro M4000 offers 32.7% better value. The Radeon RX Vega11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M4000 | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.2+33% | 40.1 |
| Codename | Chelsea | Raven |
| Release | June 27 2012 | May 10 2018 |
| Ranking | #752 | #673 |
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