Radeon R9 M485X vs FirePro S7150

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

FirePro S7150

2016Core: 920 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M485X

250

3,801

+0.8%

3,770

0.0%

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

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 M485X is positioned at rank 393 and the FirePro S7150 is on rank 315, so the FirePro S7150 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 M485X

#383

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1285%

#385

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1165%

#386

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1162%

#390

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1056%

#391

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1049%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

100%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

95%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7150

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

100%

#299

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9410%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

100%

#316

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

98%

#317

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

97%

#318

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

97%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

97%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

96%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

94%

#322

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

90%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

89%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

88%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

87%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

87%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M485X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S7150 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 Radeon R9 M485X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M485X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $459), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 208.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+208.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($459)

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 M485X Benchmark Check

FirePro S7150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M485X and FirePro S7150

Radeon R9 M485X

The Radeon R9 M485X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,801 points.

FirePro S7150

The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the FirePro S7150 reaches 3,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro S7150 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 2,048 (FirePro S7150). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
G3D Mark Score	3,801	3,770
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS	3.768 TFLOPS+27%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
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 M485X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S7150 has 4 GB. The FirePro S7150 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 12 (FirePro S7150). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the FirePro S7150's 150W — a 50% difference. The FirePro S7150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (FirePro S7150). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	FirePro S7150
TDP	250W	150W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	15.2	25.1+65%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 and now averages $459. The Radeon R9 M485X costs 67.3% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 8.2 (FirePro S7150) — the Radeon R9 M485X offers 208.5% better value.