FirePro M4150 vs FirePro V4900

FirePro M4150

2013Core: 715 MHz

FirePro V4900

2011Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M4150

150

1,011

+0.2%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

1,009

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 M4150 is positioned at rank 211 and the FirePro V4900 is on rank 212, so the FirePro M4150 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 M4150

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#196

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2920%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

99%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

96%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V4900

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#197

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2925%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

99%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M4150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V4900.

Insight	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V4900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V4900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $47 (vs $50), it costs 6% less, resulting in a 6.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($47)

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 M4150 Benchmark Check

FirePro V4900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4150 and FirePro V4900

FirePro M4150

The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

FirePro V4900

The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the FirePro V4900 reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V4900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 480 (FirePro V4900). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900).

Feature	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
G3D Mark Score	1,011	1,009
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	0.768 TFLOPS+40%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB+100%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V4900 has 1 GB. The FirePro M4150 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4150) vs 11 (FirePro V4900). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
DirectX	12+9%	11
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900).

Feature	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the FirePro V4900's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro V4900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (FirePro V4900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 163mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro M4150	FirePro V4900
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	163mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	6.7	13.5+101%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4150 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro V4900 launched at $200 and now averages $47. The FirePro V4900 costs 6% less ($3 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (FirePro M4150) vs 21.5 (FirePro V4900) — the FirePro V4900 offers 6.4% better value. The FirePro M4150 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).