FirePro V9800 vs Radeon Pro 450

FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V9800

150

2,727

+0.1%

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon R9 M360

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2,723

0.0%

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon R9 M360

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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 V9800 is positioned at rank #368 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 V9800

#353

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18940%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

100%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

100%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

91%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

87%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

85%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

83%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

78%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

78%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

78%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

77%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

74%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

72%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

72%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

68%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

68%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

60%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 450.

Insight	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $250), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 524.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+524.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 V9800 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V9800 and Radeon Pro 450

FirePro V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

Radeon Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	2,727	2,723
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+100%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+81%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L1 Cache	320 KB+100%	160 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
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 V9800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The FirePro V9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V9800) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V9800) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	11.2	12_0+7%
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
Encoder	None	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	150W	35W-77%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	18.2	77.8+327%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (FirePro V9800) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 524.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).