FirePro V4900 vs Radeon 530

FirePro V4900

2011Core: 800 MHz

Radeon 530

2017Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V4900

1,009

0.0%

Radeon HD 6610M

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

1,037

+2.8%

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

Radeon HD 6630M

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

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 Radeon 530 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon 530 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 Radeon 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V4900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $49), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($47)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V4900 and Radeon 530

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.

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the Radeon 530 reaches 1,037 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon 530 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 384 (Radeon 530). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530).

Feature	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
G3D Mark Score	1,009	1,037+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+25%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+2%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	48 KB	96 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V4900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 530 has 512 MB. The FirePro V4900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V4900) vs 128 KB (Radeon 530) — the FirePro V4900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro V4900) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
DirectX	11	12 (12_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900) vs H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530).

Feature	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3.1	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the Radeon 530's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (Radeon 530). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 163mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro V4900	Radeon 530
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	163mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	13.5	20.7+53%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V4900 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $47, while the Radeon 530 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The FirePro V4900 costs 4.1% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (FirePro V4900) vs 21.2 (Radeon 530) — the FirePro V4900 offers 1.4% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).