FirePro M40003 vs Radeon HD 7850M

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 MHz

Radeon HD 7850M

2012Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M40003

1,364

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

1,373

+0.7%

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

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. The FirePro M40003 is positioned at rank 151 and the Radeon HD 7850M is on rank 456, so the FirePro M40003 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#136

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1625%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7850M

#446

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1970%

#448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1786%

#449

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1781%

#453

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1620%

#454

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1609%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

100%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#461

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#462

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M40003 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7850M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $72), it costs 31% less, resulting in a 45% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+45%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($72)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 M40003 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7850M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M40003 and Radeon HD 7850M

FirePro M40003

The FirePro M40003 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: 1,364 points.

Radeon HD 7850M

The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 and the Radeon HD 7850M reaches 1,373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7850M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7850M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M).

Feature	FirePro M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
G3D Mark Score	1,364	1,373
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.864 TFLOPS+25%
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 M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
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 M40003 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7850M has 2 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	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 M40003) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M).

Feature	FirePro M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7850M's 40W — a 19.2% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	FirePro M40003	Radeon HD 7850M
TDP	33W-18%	40W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	82mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	41.3+20%	34.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7850M costs 30.6% less ($22 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.9 (FirePro M40003) vs 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) — the Radeon HD 7850M offers 45.5% better value.