
Radeon R7 G vs FirePro 3D V4800

Radeon R7 G
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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 R7 G is positioned at rank 104 and the FirePro 3D V4800 is on rank 227, so the Radeon R7 G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 G
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 G | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $51), it costs 61% less, resulting in a 150.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 G | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 G and FirePro 3D V4800

Radeon R7 G
The Radeon R7 G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 870 points. Launch price was $149.

FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 G scores 870 and the FirePro 3D V4800 reaches 854 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 G is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V4800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 G) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V4800). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 G) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800).
| Feature | Radeon R7 G | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 870+2% | 854 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+28% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+81% | 1.104 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 G | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V4800 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 G) vs 256 KB (FirePro 3D V4800) — the Radeon R7 G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 G | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 G draws 100W versus the FirePro 3D V4800's 74W — a 29.9% difference. The FirePro 3D V4800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 G) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V4800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 G | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 74W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.7 | 11.5+32% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 G launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 and now averages $20. The FirePro 3D V4800 costs 60.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.1 (Radeon R7 G) vs 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) — the FirePro 3D V4800 offers 149.7% better value. The Radeon R7 G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 G | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-63% | $189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $51 | $20-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.1 | 42.7+150% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Juniper |
| Release | June 18 2015 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #467 | #780 |
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