FirePro V4900 vs Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
FirePro V4900
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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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is on rank 85, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V4900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).
| Insight | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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 5.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.2%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V4900 and Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) reaches 1,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) uses GCN, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,009 | 1,000 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) has 512 MB. The FirePro V4900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro V4900) vs 12_0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 12_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)'s 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 163mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 163mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 33.3+147% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V4900 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $47, while the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $49 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 20.4 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) — the FirePro V4900 offers 5.4% better value. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $49-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $47-4% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5+5% | 20.4 |
| Codename | Turks | Kaveri Spectre |
| Release | November 1 2011 | January 14 2014 |
| Ranking | #882 | #865 |
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