FirePro M4150 vs Radeon R9 M290X
When comparing FirePro M4150 and Radeon R9 M290X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M4150 and Radeon R9 M290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M4150
Radeon R9 M290X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M290X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R9 M290X here:
Main Specs
| FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M290X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- FirePro M4150 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R9 M290X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M290X has 3 GB more memory, than FirePro M4150.
- FirePro M4150 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M290X - in Laptops.
- FirePro M4150 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M290X - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M290X is 135 MHz higher, than FirePro M4150.
- FirePro M4150 and Radeon R9 M290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro M4150 is 2800 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 283% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M4150 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M290X. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 55−60 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 108% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Dota 2 is 93% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Far Cry 5 is 425% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Fortnite is 187% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 285% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 155% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Metro Exodus is 533% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Minecraft is 22% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 433% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| low / 768p | 9−10 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 460% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in World of Tanks is 66% more, than FirePro M4150. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M4150 | Radeon R9 M290X | |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN |
| Code name | Opal | Neptune |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 October 2013 | 7 January 2014 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 715 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 950 million | 2,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.16 | 72.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 549.1 gflops | 2,304 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 300 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
| Compute units | 20 | |
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