FirePro R5000 vs Radeon Pro 450
FirePro R5000
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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. The FirePro R5000 is positioned at rank #272 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro R5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 285.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+285.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 R5000 and Radeon Pro 450
FirePro R5000
The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Radeon Pro 450
The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,647 | 2,723+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+20% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.267 TFLOPS+24% | 1.024 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The FirePro R5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro R5000) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro R5000) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 35W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.6 | 77.8+342% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (FirePro R5000) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 286.9% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1099 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $40-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.6 | 68.1+287% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Baffin |
| Release | February 25 2013 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #619 | #612 |
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