FirePro V4900 vs GeForce 830M

FirePro V4900

2011Core: 800 MHz

GeForce 830M

2014Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V4900

1,009

+0.4%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

1,005

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 V4900 is positioned at rank 212 and the GeForce 830M is on rank 157, so the GeForce 830M 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 V4900

#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%

#197

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2925%

#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

97%

#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%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

324%

#149

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

294%

#150

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

293%

#154

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

266%

#155

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

265%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V4900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 830M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 830M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 830M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $47), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 56% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+56%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($47)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

FirePro V4900 Benchmark Check

GeForce 830M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V4900 and GeForce 830M

FirePro V4900

The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.

GeForce 830M

The GeForce 830M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the GeForce 830M reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 830M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 256 (GeForce 830M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M).

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
G3D Mark Score	1,009	1,005
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+88%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS+30%	0.5888 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	48 KB	128 KB+167%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V4900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 830M has 2 GB. The GeForce 830M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro V4900) vs 1 MB (GeForce 830M) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro V4900) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
DirectX	11	12 (11_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 830M).

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the GeForce 830M's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (GeForce 830M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 163mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro V4900	GeForce 830M
TDP	75W	33W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	163mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	13.5	30.5+126%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 830M costs 36.2% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (FirePro V4900) vs 33.5 (GeForce 830M) — the GeForce 830M offers 55.8% better value. The GeForce 830M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).