Radeon HD 4850 X2 vs FirePro M4170
Radeon HD 4850 X2
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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 Radeon HD 4850 X2 is positioned at rank 291 and the FirePro M4170 is on rank 196, so the FirePro M4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4850 X2
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro M4170 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The FirePro M4170 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4850 X2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 93.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4850 X2 and FirePro M4170
Radeon HD 4850 X2
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 7 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,132 points. Launch price was $420.
FirePro M4170
The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 scores 1,132 and the FirePro M4170 reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is built on TeraScale while the FirePro M4170 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 384 (FirePro M4170). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,132 | 1,168+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS ×2+45% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40 ×2+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+67% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 4850 X2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4170 has 4 GB. The FirePro M4170 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 12 (FirePro M4170). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12+19% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 draws 250W versus the FirePro M4170's 150W — a 50% difference. The FirePro M4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 350W (FirePro M4170). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 70°C-26% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 7.8+73% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro M4170 launched at $200 and now averages $80. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.3 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 14.6 (FirePro M4170) — the Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers 93.8% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $200-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.3+94% | 14.6 |
| Codename | R700 | Opal |
| Release | November 7 2008 | April 23 2015 |
| Ranking | #848 | #838 |
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