Radeon R7 250 vs Firepro M4100
Radeon R7 250
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Firepro M4100
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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. The Radeon R7 250 is positioned at rank #107 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 R7 250
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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 250.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 19.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 R7 250 and Firepro M4100
Radeon R7 250
The Radeon R7 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,051 points. Launch price was $89.
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 R7 250 scores 1,051 and the Firepro M4100 reaches 1,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Firepro M4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 250) vs 384 (Firepro M4100). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250) vs 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,051 | 1,059 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS+57% | 0.5146 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon R7 250) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Firepro M4100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12 (FL11_1)+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro M4100). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 250) vs H.264,VC-1 (Firepro M4100).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250 draws 65W versus the Firepro M4100's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 250) vs 350W (Firepro M4100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 82mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 82mm |
| Height | 111mm | 70mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.2 | 35.3+118% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Firepro M4100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 250 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs 35.3 (Firepro M4100) — the Radeon R7 250 offers 19% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.0+19% | 35.3 |
| Codename | Oland | Mars |
| Release | October 8 2013 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #871 | #866 |
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