FirePro M4150 vs Radeon R7 M260X
FirePro M4150
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Radeon R7 M260X
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M260X is on rank 410, so the FirePro M4150 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 M260X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4150.
| Insight | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M260X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M260X holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 43.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+43.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 M260X
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 M260X
The Radeon R7 M260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,013 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the Radeon R7 M260X reaches 1,013 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 Radeon R7 M260X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260X). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,011 | 1,013 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4150) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+7% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 M260X's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 13.5+101% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4150 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (FirePro M4150) vs 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 43.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $139-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $35-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2 | 28.9+43% |
| Codename | Opal | Opal |
| Release | October 16 2013 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #879 | #878 |
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