Firepro M4100 vs Radeon R7 250

CPU

GPU

Firepro M4100

2013Core: 670 MHz

Radeon R7 250

2013Boost: 1050 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Firepro M4100

1,059

+0.8%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 4060

Radeon R7 250

1,051

0.0%

Radeon HD 3870 X2

Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M

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 R7 250

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

614%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

590%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

583%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

582%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

581%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

578%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

570%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

568%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

563%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

562%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

555%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

554%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

544%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

543%

#91

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

677%

#106

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

100%

#108

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

100%

#110

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#111

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

95%

#112

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

94%

#114

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#115

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#116

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#117

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

89%

#118

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

89%

#121

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Firepro M4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 250.

Insight	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 19.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+19.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 M4100 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Firepro M4100 and Radeon R7 250

Firepro M4100

The Firepro M4100 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 670 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

Radeon R7 250

The Radeon R7 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,051 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The Firepro M4100 scores 1,059 and the Radeon R7 250 reaches 1,051 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro M4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 250 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Firepro M4100) vs 384 (Radeon R7 250). Raw compute: 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250).

Feature	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
G3D Mark Score	1,059	1,051
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5146 TFLOPS	0.8064 TFLOPS+57%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 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 (FL11_1) (Firepro M4100) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 250). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
DirectX	12 (FL11_1)+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro M4100) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (Firepro M4100) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 250).

Feature	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Firepro M4100 draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 250's 65W — a 73.7% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro M4100) vs 300W (Radeon R7 250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 82mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	Firepro M4100	Radeon R7 250
TDP	30W-54%	65W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	82mm	168mm
Height	70mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	35.3+118%	16.2

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Value Analysis

The Firepro M4100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 250 launched at $89 and now averages $25. The Radeon R7 250 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.3 (Firepro M4100) vs 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) — the Radeon R7 250 offers 19% better value.