Radeon R9 M375 vs FirePro V4900
Radeon R9 M375
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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 R9 M375 is positioned at rank 565 and the FirePro V4900 is on rank 212, so the FirePro V4900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V4900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V4900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 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 $300), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 545.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+545.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M375 and FirePro V4900
Radeon R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M375 scores 998 and the FirePro V4900 reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375 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 M375) vs 480 (FirePro V4900). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 998 | 1,009+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+33% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.299 TFLOPS+69% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+233% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M375 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V4900 has 1 GB. The Radeon R9 M375 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 11 (FirePro V4900). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 11 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.4+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M375 draws 75W versus the FirePro V4900's 75W — a 0% difference. The FirePro V4900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375) vs 350W (FirePro V4900). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 163mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 13.5+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the FirePro V4900 launched at $200 and now averages $47. The FirePro V4900 costs 84.3% less ($253 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 21.5 (FirePro V4900) — the FirePro V4900 offers 551.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $200-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $47-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 21.5+552% |
| Codename | Tropo | Turks |
| Release | May 5 2015 | November 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #889 | #882 |
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