Radeon 530 vs FirePro M4150

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4150

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

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RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#196

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2920%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

99%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

96%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

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FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

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FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4150 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 530	FirePro M4150
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
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 (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 530 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 530 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 4.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 530	FirePro M4150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 M4150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 530 and FirePro M4150

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 M4150

The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the FirePro M4150 reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro M4150 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 384 (FirePro M4150). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150).

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro M4150
G3D Mark Score	1,037+3%	1,011
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+43%	0.5491 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 M4150
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 M4150 has 4 GB. The FirePro M4150 offers 700% 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 M4150) — the FirePro M4150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro M4150
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
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 (FirePro M4150). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro M4150
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150).

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro M4150
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the FirePro M4150's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 350W (FirePro M4150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro M4150
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	20.7+209%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro M4150 launched at $200 and now averages $50. The Radeon 530 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.2 (Radeon 530) vs 20.2 (FirePro M4150) — the Radeon 530 offers 5% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).