FirePro M4150 vs Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
FirePro M4150
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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 M4150 is positioned at rank 211 and the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is on rank 85, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4150
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M4150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).
| Insight | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 M4150 and Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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.
Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) reaches 1,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,011+1% | 1,000 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M4150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) has 512 MB. The FirePro M4150 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4150) vs 12_0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)'s 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 33.3+397% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4150 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (FirePro M4150) vs 20.4 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) — the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers 1% better value. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $49-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2 | 20.4 |
| Codename | Opal | Kaveri Spectre |
| Release | October 16 2013 | January 14 2014 |
| Ranking | #879 | #865 |
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