FirePro W4300 vs Radeon R9 M380

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W4300

2,719

0.0%

2,752

+1.2%

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 W4300 is positioned at rank 168 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the FirePro W4300 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 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 Radeon R9 M380

#369

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1184%

#371

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1073%

#372

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1070%

#376

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

973%

#377

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

967%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

96%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

94%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

93%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

92%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W4300.

Insight	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W4300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W4300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 492.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+492.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 R9 M380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4300 and Radeon R9 M380

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 R9 M380

The Radeon R9 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,752 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380).

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
G3D Mark Score	2,719	2,752+1%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS+8%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
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 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4300) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2.170	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M380). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M380).

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 171mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 71°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon R9 M380
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	171mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	71°C-16%	85
Perf/Watt	54.4+48%	36.7

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The FirePro W4300 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the FirePro W4300 offers 491.3% better value.