FirePro M40003 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
FirePro M40003
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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.
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is on rank 312, so the FirePro M40003 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M40003 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $72 for the FirePro M40003, it costs 58% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 148.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M40003 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+148.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($72) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 M40003 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C reaches 1,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C).
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,364 | 1,410+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M40003 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C has 0 MB. 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M40003) vs 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCN 1.0.
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 82mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 82mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 41.3 | 94.0+128% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M40003 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $72, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 and now averages $30. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 58.3% less ($42 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.9 (FirePro M40003) vs 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 148.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $99-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $72 | $30-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.9 | 47.0+149% |
| Codename | Chelsea | Vega |
| Release | June 27 2012 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #752 | #545 |
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