Radeon R9 A375 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 R9 A375 is positioned at rank 83 and the FirePro V4900 is on rank 212, so the Radeon R9 A375 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 R9 A375

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

347%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

333%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

330%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

329%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

328%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

326%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

322%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

321%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

318%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

317%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

313%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

313%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

307%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

307%

#68

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

383%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

70%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

69%

#83

Radeon R9 A375

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#85

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#86

Radeon R5 A6-7480

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

95%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

85%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

77%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

74%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

70%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

68%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

66%

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 R9 A375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V4900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 A375	FirePro V4900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V4900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V4900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $47 (vs $49), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 2.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 A375	FirePro V4900
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($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 R9 A375 Benchmark Check

FirePro V4900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 A375 and FirePro V4900

Radeon R9 A375

The Radeon R9 A375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1015 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,024 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 R9 A375 scores 1,024 and the FirePro V4900 reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 A375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V4900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 480 (FirePro V4900).

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	FirePro V4900
G3D Mark Score	1,024+1%	1,009
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+33%	480
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	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 R9 A375 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	FirePro V4900
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 11 (FirePro V4900). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	FirePro V4900
DirectX	12_0+9%	11
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 A375) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	FirePro V4900
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 3.1
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 A375 draws 30W versus the FirePro V4900's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R9 A375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 A375) vs 350W (FirePro V4900). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 163mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	FirePro V4900
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	163mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	34.1+153%	13.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 A375 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro V4900 launched at $200 and now averages $47. The FirePro V4900 costs 4.1% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.9 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 21.5 (FirePro V4900) — the FirePro V4900 offers 2.9% better value. The Radeon R9 A375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).