Radeon 535 vs Firepro M4100
Radeon 535
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Firepro M4100
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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. The Radeon 535 is positioned at rank #119 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro M4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 535.
| Insight | Radeon 535 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑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 $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 535 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 535 and Firepro M4100
Radeon 535
The Radeon 535 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 535 scores 1,049 and the Firepro M4100 reaches 1,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 535 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Firepro M4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535) vs 384 (Firepro M4100). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535) vs 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100).
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,049 | 1,059 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+135% | 0.5146 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 535 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 535 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.
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 535 draws 50W versus the Firepro M4100's 30W — a 50% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 535) vs 350W (Firepro M4100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 82mm |
| Height | — | 70mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 21.0 | 35.3+68% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 535 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Firepro M4100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The Firepro M4100 costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon 535) vs 35.3 (Firepro M4100) — the Firepro M4100 offers 236.2% better value. The Radeon 535 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $30-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | 35.3+236% |
| Codename | Lexa | Mars |
| Release | April 20 2017 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #668 | #866 |
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