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FirePro W4100
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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 W4100 is positioned at rank 160 and the Radeon R9 M365X is on rank 445, so the FirePro W4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M365X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W4100 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M365X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M365X holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $183), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 262.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W4100 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+262.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($183) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 W4100 and Radeon R9 M365X
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 R9 M365X
The Radeon R9 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4100 scores 1,496 and the Radeon R9 M365X reaches 1,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W4100) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M365X). Raw compute: 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X).
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,496 | 1,482 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6451 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+84% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W4100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M365X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4100 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M365X's 75W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4100) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M365X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 171mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.9+51% | 19.8 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4100 launched at $183 MSRP and currently averages $183, while the Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 M365X costs 72.7% less ($133 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro W4100) vs 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) — the Radeon R9 M365X offers 261% better value. The Radeon R9 M365X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $183-27% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $183 | $50-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 29.6+261% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Tropo |
| Release | August 13 2014 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #766 | #769 |
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