FirePro W4100 vs Radeon HD 7870M

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 W4100 is positioned at rank 160 and the Radeon HD 7870M is on rank 122, so the Radeon HD 7870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 W4100

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

93%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

87%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

86%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

85%

#145

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1808%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

100%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

92%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

88%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

88%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

88%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

86%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7870M

#112

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

288%

#114

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

261%

#115

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

261%

#119

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

237%

#120

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

235%

#122

Radeon HD 7870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W4100.

Insight	FirePro W4100	Radeon HD 7870M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7870M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 W4100 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 7870M

FirePro W4100

The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.

Radeon HD 7870M

The Radeon HD 7870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,507 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4100 scores 1,496 and the Radeon HD 7870M reaches 1,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7870M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W4100) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7870M). Raw compute: 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870M).

Feature	FirePro W4100	Radeon HD 7870M
G3D Mark Score	1,496	1,507
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6451 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS+59%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4100	Radeon HD 7870M
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro W4100	Radeon HD 7870M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4100 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7870M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4100) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.