Radeon R4
VS
FirePro 3D V3750

Radeon R4 vs FirePro 3D V3750

AMD

Radeon R4

2017Core: 1183 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
VS

FirePro 3D V3750

2014Core: 850 MHz

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 R4 is positioned at rank 279 and the FirePro 3D V3750 is on rank 307, so the Radeon R4 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 R4

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
2097%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
2014%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1991%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1987%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1983%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1972%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1947%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1940%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1922%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1917%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1894%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1890%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1855%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1854%
#264
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
2312%
#279
Radeon R4
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
100%
#281
Radeon R7 A10-8750
MSRP: $250|Avg: $30
99%
#282
Radeon HD 6410D
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
98%
#284
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
MSRP: $130|Avg: $130
96%
#285
Radeon R9 M280X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
94%
#286
Radeon HD 5470
MSRP: $83|Avg: $83
93%
#287
GeForce GT 220
MSRP: $69|Avg: $49
93%
#288
Radeon R7 A10-8850
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
89%
#290
GeForce G210
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
86%
#291
Radeon HD 4850 X2
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
82%
#292
Radeon HD 4330
MSRP: $50|Avg: $9
78%
#293
GeForce GTX 260
MSRP: $449|Avg: $449
77%
#294
Radeon HD 8490
MSRP: $99|Avg: $35
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
92%
#292
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
8639%
#307
FirePro 3D V3750
MSRP: $199|Avg: $25
100%
#309
NVS 810
MSRP: $700|Avg: $80
99%
#310
GRID P40-2Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340
98%
#311
Quadro 2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
96%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
95%
#313
Quadro K5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60
94%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
92%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
92%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
90%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
89%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
89%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
89%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
88%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3750.

InsightRadeon R4FirePro 3D V3750
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R4 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R4FirePro 3D V3750
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+26.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)

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 R4 and FirePro 3D V3750

AMD

Radeon R4

The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.

AMD

FirePro 3D V3750

The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R4 scores 346 and the FirePro 3D V3750 reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro 3D V3750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750).

FeatureRadeon R4FirePro 3D V3750
G3D Mark Score
346+1%
341
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9085 TFLOPS
3.482 TFLOPS+283%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
24
128+433%
L1 Cache
96 KB
512 KB+433%
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R4FirePro 3D V3750
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 R4 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB. The Radeon R4 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R4) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R4FirePro 3D V3750
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+100%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V3750's 274W — a 138.3% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3750). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon R4FirePro 3D V3750
TDP
50W-82%
274W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
6.9+475%
1.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The Radeon R4 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) — the Radeon R4 offers 27.2% better value. The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon R4FirePro 3D V3750
MSRP
$100-50%
$199
Avg Price (30d)
$20-20%
$25
Performance per Dollar
17.3+27%
13.6
Codename
Lexa
Tahiti
Release
April 20 2017
January 18 2014
Ranking
#773
#423