Radeon R9 M365X vs FirePro W4100

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 M365X is positioned at rank 445 and the FirePro W4100 is on rank 160, so the FirePro W4100 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 M365X

#435

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1831%

#437

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1660%

#438

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1655%

#442

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1505%

#443

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1495%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

98%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

95%

#452

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

94%

#453

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

93%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

93%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

87%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

86%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

85%

#145

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1808%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

100%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

92%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

88%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

88%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

88%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

86%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M365X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M365X	FirePro W4100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M365X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M365X holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $183), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 262.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M365X	FirePro W4100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+262.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($183)

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 R9 M365X and FirePro W4100

Radeon R9 M365X

The Radeon R9 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. 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: 1,482 points.

FirePro W4100

The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M365X scores 1,482 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M365X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 512 (FirePro W4100). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100).

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	FirePro W4100
G3D Mark Score	1,482	1,496
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+84%	0.6451 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 M365X	FirePro W4100
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 M365X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4100 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	FirePro W4100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M365X draws 75W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 350W (FirePro W4100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M365X	FirePro W4100
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	171mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	19.8	29.9+51%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W4100 launched at $183 and now averages $183. The Radeon R9 M365X costs 72.7% less ($133 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 8.2 (FirePro W4100) — the Radeon R9 M365X offers 261% better value. The Radeon R9 M365X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).