FirePro V4900
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro V4900 vs GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro V4900

2011Core: 800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 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. The FirePro V4900 is positioned at rank #212 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V4900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 679.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V4900.

InsightFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-679.9%)
Leading raw performance (+679.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $47), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 388.7% better value per dollar than the FirePro V4900.

InsightFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+388.7%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($47)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 V4900 and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 679.9%. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
1,009
7,869+680%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Turing
Process Node
40 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
480
896+87%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.768 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+289%
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
24
56+133%
L1 Cache
48 KB
896 KB+1767%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% 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 GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
4 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro V4900) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
11
12+9%
Vulkan
None
1.4
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 3.1
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 163mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
163mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
13.5
104.9+677%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro V4900 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $47, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The FirePro V4900 costs 37.3% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (FirePro V4900) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 387.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V4900GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$200
$149-26%
Avg Price (30d)
$47-37%
$75
Performance per Dollar
21.5
104.9+388%
Codename
Turks
TU117
Release
November 1 2011
April 23 2019
Ranking
#882
#323