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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro W4300

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

FirePro W4300

2015

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro W4300 better than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,719 vs 2,602 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro W4300 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W4300 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro W4300 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $379 MSRP. FirePro W4300 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. FirePro W4300 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $379 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 4.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 50W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U make more sense than FirePro W4300?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 50W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro W4300. The trade-off is that FirePro W4300 currently gives you 4.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	51 FPS	105 FPS
medium	33 FPS	91 FPS
high	24 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	35 FPS	88 FPS
medium	22 FPS	70 FPS
high	12 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	30 FPS
medium	7 FPS	28 FPS
high	4 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	58 FPS	117 FPS
medium	31 FPS	85 FPS
high	22 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	80 FPS
medium	16 FPS	48 FPS
high	10 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	8 FPS	38 FPS
medium	5 FPS	25 FPS
high	4 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	122 FPS	117 FPS
medium	98 FPS	94 FPS
high	82 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	88 FPS
medium	73 FPS	70 FPS
high	61 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	59 FPS
medium	49 FPS	47 FPS
high	41 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	122 FPS	117 FPS
medium	98 FPS	94 FPS
high	82 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	88 FPS
medium	62 FPS	70 FPS
high	51 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	59 FPS
medium	32 FPS	47 FPS
high	26 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4300 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U).

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,719+4%	2,602
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The FirePro W4300 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	171mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	71°C	—
Perf/Watt	54.4	173.5+219%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($379 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 7.2 (FirePro W4300) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).