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FirePro V4900
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Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M is on rank 390, 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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $47), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 59.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V4900 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59.9%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V4900 and Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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 HD 8600/8700M
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,009 | 1,030+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 640+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+29% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 160 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V4900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M has 512 MB. The FirePro V4900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 163mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 20.6+53% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M costs 36.2% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (FirePro V4900) vs 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 59.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $47 | $30-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 34.3+60% |
| Codename | Turks | Venus |
| Release | November 1 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #882 | #745 |
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