FirePro W4300 vs Radeon Pro 450

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W4300

2,719

0.0%

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon R9 M360

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2,723

+0.1%

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 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 Radeon Pro 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W4300	Radeon Pro 450
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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 $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W4300	Radeon Pro 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.2%)
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

Radeon Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4300 and Radeon Pro 450

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.

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 W4300 scores 2,719 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 W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	2,719	2,723
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS+39%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4300	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 W4300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W4300) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4300) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon Pro 450
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	50W	35W-30%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	171mm	1mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	71°C	—
Perf/Watt	54.4	77.8+43%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 25.2% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).