FirePro M4150
VS
Radeon R9 A375

FirePro M4150 vs Radeon R9 A375

FirePro M4150

2013Core: 715 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 A375

2015Core: 1015 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

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 R9 A375 is on rank 83, so the Radeon R9 A375 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 Radeon R9 A375

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
347%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
333%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
330%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
329%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
328%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
326%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
322%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
321%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
318%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
317%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
313%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
313%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
307%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
307%
#68
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
383%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
70%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
69%
#83
Radeon R9 A375
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
100%
#85
98%
#86
Radeon R5 A6-7480
MSRP: $35|Avg: $30
95%
#87
GeForce GT 710
MSRP: $35|Avg: $50
85%
#89
GeForce GT 740
MSRP: $89|Avg: $89
77%
#90
Radeon R7 A8-7680
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
76%
#92
Radeon HD 7730
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
74%
#93
Radeon 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
70%
#97
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
68%
#98
GeForce GT 1010
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
66%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 A375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4150 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
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
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 A375 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 A375 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 3.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+3.4%)
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 R9 A375

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 R9 A375

The Radeon R9 A375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1015 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,024 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the Radeon R9 A375 reaches 1,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 A375 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 640 (Radeon R9 A375).

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
G3D Mark Score
1,011
1,024+1%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
40+67%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
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)

The FirePro M4150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 A375 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.

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
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 R9 A375). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
DirectX
12
12_0
Max Displays
6
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 A375). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.2.

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 A375's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R9 A375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (Radeon R9 A375). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
TDP
150W
30W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
1mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
6.7
34.1+409%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4150 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 A375 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon R9 A375 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (FirePro M4150) vs 20.9 (Radeon R9 A375) — the Radeon R9 A375 offers 3.5% better value. The Radeon R9 A375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro M4150Radeon R9 A375
MSRP
$200
$49-76%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$49-2%
Performance per Dollar
20.2
20.9+3%
Codename
Opal
Venus
Release
October 16 2013
2015
Ranking
#879
#877