Radeon 530 vs FirePro V4900

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 V4900

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

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RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

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Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#197

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2925%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

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99%

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Quadro

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FirePro W5000

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98%

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FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

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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%

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FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 530 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon 530 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V4900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V4900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V4900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V4900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $47 (vs $49), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($47)

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 V4900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 530 and FirePro V4900

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 V4900

The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the FirePro V4900 reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro V4900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 480 (FirePro V4900). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900).

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
G3D Mark Score	1,037+3%	1,009
Architecture	GCN 3.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+2%	0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB+100%	48 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
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 V4900 has 1 GB. The FirePro V4900 offers 100% 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 V4900) — the FirePro V4900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
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 11 (FirePro V4900). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900).

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the FirePro V4900's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 350W (FirePro V4900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 163mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro V4900
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	163mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	20.7+53%	13.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro V4900 launched at $200 and now averages $47. The FirePro V4900 costs 4.1% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.2 (Radeon 530) vs 21.5 (FirePro V4900) — the FirePro V4900 offers 1.4% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).