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FirePro V4900
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Radeon R7 M260X
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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 M260X is on rank 410, 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 R7 M260X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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.
| Insight | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M260X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M260X holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $47), it costs 26% less, resulting in a 34.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($47) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 M260X
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 M260X
The Radeon R7 M260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,013 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the Radeon R7 M260X reaches 1,013 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 Radeon R7 M260X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260X). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,009 | 1,013 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS+40% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 96 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M260X has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro V4900) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+2% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 M260X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 M260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 163mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 163mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 13.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V4900 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $47, while the Radeon R7 M260X launched at $139 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M260X costs 25.5% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (FirePro V4900) vs 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) — the Radeon R7 M260X offers 34.4% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V4900 | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $139-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $47 | $35-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 28.9+34% |
| Codename | Turks | Opal |
| Release | November 1 2011 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #882 | #878 |
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