Radeon 530 vs Firepro M4100

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Firepro M4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 530.

Insight	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Firepro M4100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Firepro M4100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 66.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Firepro M4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 530 and Firepro M4100

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.

Firepro M4100

The Firepro M4100 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 670 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the Firepro M4100 reaches 1,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Firepro M4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 384 (Firepro M4100). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100).

Feature	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
G3D Mark Score	1,037	1,059+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+53%	0.5146 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 530 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Firepro M4100 has 2 GB. The Firepro M4100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 530) vs 256 KB (Firepro M4100) — the Firepro M4100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Firepro M4100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (FL11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro M4100). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530) vs H.264,VC-1 (Firepro M4100).

Feature	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the Firepro M4100's 30W — a 50% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 350W (Firepro M4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon 530	Firepro M4100
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	82mm
Height	0mm	70mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	20.7	35.3+71%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Firepro M4100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The Firepro M4100 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.2 (Radeon 530) vs 35.3 (Firepro M4100) — the Firepro M4100 offers 66.5% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).