FirePro M4150 vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M

FirePro M4150

2013Core: 715 MHz
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Radeon HD 8600/8700M

2013Core: 725 MHzBoost: 775 MHz
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FirePro M4150 vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro M4150 vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M4150

2013

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

2013

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 150W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.9% in PassMark G3D (1,030 vs 1,011), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro M4150 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro M4150 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon HD 8600/8700M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro M4150 vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M).

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon HD 8600/8700M
G3D Mark Score
1,011
1,030+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5491 TFLOPS
0.992 TFLOPS+81%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
40+67%
L1 Cache
96 KB
160 KB+67%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 M4150 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M carries 512 MB. FirePro M4150 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M4150 and System on the Radeon HD 8600/8700M.

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon HD 8600/8700M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon HD 8600/8700M
TDP
150W
50W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
6.7
20.6+207%