FirePro V4900 vs Quadro FX 4800
FirePro V4900
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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 V4900 is positioned at rank 212 and the Quadro FX 4800 is on rank 379, so the FirePro V4900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V4900
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4800
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 Quadro FX 4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V4900 | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V4900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V4900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $47 (vs $80), it costs 41% less, resulting in a 70.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V4900 | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+70.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($47) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 Quadro FX 4800
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.
Quadro FX 4800
The Quadro FX 4800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the Quadro FX 4800 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 Quadro FX 4800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4800). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4800).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,009 | 1,005 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+150% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS+66% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 24+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V4900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4800 has 2 GB. The Quadro FX 4800 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V4900) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4800) — the FirePro V4900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1.5 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 4800's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro V4900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 163mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5+101% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V4900 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $47, while the Quadro FX 4800 launched at $1799 and now averages $80. The FirePro V4900 costs 41.3% less ($33 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (FirePro V4900) vs 12.6 (Quadro FX 4800) — the FirePro V4900 offers 70.6% better value. The FirePro V4900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-89% | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $47-41% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5+71% | 12.6 |
| Codename | Turks | GT200B |
| Release | November 1 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #882 | #884 |
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