FirePro M4150 vs Radeon R9 M375
FirePro M4150
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Radeon R9 M375
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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 R9 M375 is on rank 565, 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 R9 M375
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M4150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M375.
| Insight | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-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 | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro M4150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M4150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 507.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+507.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 M375
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 R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 and the Radeon R9 M375 reaches 998 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 M375 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,011+1% | 998 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5491 TFLOPS | 1.299 TFLOPS+137% |
| 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)
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+7% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 M375).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M375's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 13.3+99% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4150 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The FirePro M4150 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (FirePro M4150) vs 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) — the FirePro M4150 offers 512.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-33% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2+512% | 3.3 |
| Codename | Opal | Tropo |
| Release | October 16 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #879 | #889 |
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