Radeon HD 8600/8700M 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. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is positioned at rank 390 and the FirePro V4900 is on rank 212, so the FirePro V4900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8600/8700M

#380

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1265%

#382

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1147%

#383

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1144%

#387

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1040%

#388

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1033%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V4900

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

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

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

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V4900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	FirePro V4900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $47), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 59.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	FirePro V4900
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+59.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 HD 8600/8700M Benchmark Check

FirePro V4900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8600/8700M and FirePro V4900

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 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 HD 8600/8700M scores 1,030 and the FirePro V4900 reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V4900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 480 (FirePro V4900). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900).

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	FirePro V4900
G3D Mark Score	1,030+2%	1,009
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+33%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+29%	0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB+233%	48 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	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 HD 8600/8700M 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: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	FirePro V4900
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M draws 50W versus the FirePro V4900's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 350W (FirePro V4900). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	FirePro V4900
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	163mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	20.6+53%	13.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M costs 36.2% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 21.5 (FirePro V4900) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 59.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).