FirePro W4300 vs Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
FirePro W4300
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R7 PRO A8-9600 is on rank 173, so the FirePro W4300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4300
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W4300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 224.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600.
| Insight | FirePro W4300 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+224.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-224.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W4300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 42% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 458.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W4300 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+458.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86) |
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 W4300 and Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
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 R7 PRO A8-9600
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600's 837 — the FirePro W4300 leads by 224.9%. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,719+225% | 837 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 6144+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.428 TFLOPS | 61.32 TFLOPS+4194% |
| ROPs | 16 | 192+1100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 384+700% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 3 MB+1479% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W4300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has 512 MB. The FirePro W4300 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W4300) vs 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600's 295W — a 142% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 171mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 71°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 54.4+1843% | 2.8 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 and now averages $86. The FirePro W4300 costs 41.9% less ($36 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the FirePro W4300 offers 460.8% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379 | $119-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-42% | $86 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4+461% | 9.7 |
| Codename | Bonaire | Navi 31 |
| Release | December 1 2015 | April 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #590 | #26 |
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