Radeon R9 M275X vs FirePro M4000

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 R9 M275X is positioned at rank #460 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 M275X

#450

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1996%

#452

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1809%

#453

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1804%

#457

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1641%

#458

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1630%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M275X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 878.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+878.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon R9 M275X Benchmark Check

FirePro M4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M275X and FirePro M4000

Radeon R9 M275X

The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.

FirePro M4000

The FirePro M4000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,596 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M275X scores 1,631 and the FirePro M4000 reaches 1,596 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro M4000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 512 (FirePro M4000). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000).

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
G3D Mark Score	1,631+2%	1,596
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+71%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+25%	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
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 M275X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M4000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
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_0 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 12 (FirePro M4000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M275X draws 75W versus the FirePro M4000's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 350W (FirePro M4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	FirePro M4000
TDP	75W	33W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	82mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	21.7	48.4+123%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the FirePro M4000 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M4000 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 53.2 (FirePro M4000) — the FirePro M4000 offers 885.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M275X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).