FirePro W4300 vs GeForce GTX 465

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W4300

2,719

+2.4%

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon R9 M360

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2,654

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 W4300 is positioned at rank #168 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 W4300

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#153

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2060%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

89%

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 W4300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 GeForce GTX 465.

Insight	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅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 W4300 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 465 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4300 and GeForce GTX 465

FirePro W4300

The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.

GeForce GTX 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 and the GeForce GTX 465 reaches 2,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 465 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 465). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465).

Feature	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
G3D Mark Score	2,719+2%	2,654
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768+118%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS+67%	0.8554 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48+9%	44
L1 Cache	192 KB	704 KB+267%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W4300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 465 has 1 GB. The FirePro W4300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W4300) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4300) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2.170	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300) vs None (GeForce GTX 465). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 465).

Feature	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 465's 200W — a 120% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 171mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 71°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro W4300	GeForce GTX 465
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	171mm	241mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	71°C-16%	85
Perf/Watt	54.4+309%	13.3

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 465 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 21.9% better value. The FirePro W4300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).