Radeon Vega 8 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 Vega 8 is positioned at rank #363 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 Vega 8

#353

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1038%

#355

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

941%

#356

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

938%

#360

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

853%

#361

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

848%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

96%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

95%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

91%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8	FirePro M4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 FirePro M4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon Vega 8, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 35.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8	FirePro M4000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅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 Vega 8 Benchmark Check

FirePro M4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 and FirePro M4000

Radeon Vega 8

The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 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 Vega 8 scores 1,569 and the FirePro M4000 reaches 1,596 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the FirePro M4000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 512 (FirePro M4000). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	FirePro M4000
G3D Mark Score	1,569	1,596+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	512+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+146%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	28	32+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	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 Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M4000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	FirePro M4000
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 draws 45W versus the FirePro M4000's 33W — a 30.8% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 350W (FirePro M4000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	FirePro M4000
TDP	45W	33W-27%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	82mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	34.9	48.4+39%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro M4000 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M4000 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 53.2 (FirePro M4000) — the FirePro M4000 offers 35.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).