Radeon R7 A265 vs FirePro M4150

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 R7 A265 is positioned at rank 427 and the FirePro M4150 is on rank 211, so the FirePro M4150 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 R7 A265

#417

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1628%

#419

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1476%

#420

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1472%

#424

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1338%

#425

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1329%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

100%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

100%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#432

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4150

#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%

#196

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2920%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#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

96%

#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%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M4150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A265.

Insight	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M4150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M4150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $149), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 203.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+203.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 R7 A265 and FirePro M4150

Radeon R7 A265

The Radeon R7 A265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 994 points.

FirePro M4150

The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A265 scores 994 and the FirePro M4150 reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro M4150 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A265) vs 384 (FirePro M4150). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A265) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150).

Feature	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
G3D Mark Score	994	1,011+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS+15%	0.5491 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
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 R7 A265 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4150 has 4 GB. The FirePro M4150 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 A265) vs 12 (FirePro M4150). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A265) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R7 A265) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150).

Feature	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A265 draws 30W versus the FirePro M4150's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R7 A265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A265) vs 350W (FirePro M4150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 A265	FirePro M4150
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	33.1+394%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A265 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the FirePro M4150 launched at $200 and now averages $50. The FirePro M4150 costs 66.4% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon R7 A265) vs 20.2 (FirePro M4150) — the FirePro M4150 offers 201.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).