FirePro M4000
VS
Radeon RX Vega11

FirePro M4000 vs Radeon RX Vega11

FirePro M4000

2012Core: 675 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

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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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ 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.

InsightFirePro M4000Radeon 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.

InsightFirePro M4000Radeon 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

AMD

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureFirePro M4000Radeon 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)

FeatureFirePro M4000Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureFirePro M4000Radeon RX Vega11
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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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.

FeatureFirePro M4000Radeon 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
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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).

FeatureFirePro M4000Radeon 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