AMD FirePro V4900
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD FirePro V4900 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD FirePro V4900 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
FirePro V4900 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the FirePro V4900's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The FirePro V4900 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's FirePro V4900 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The FirePro V4900's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
FirePro V4900 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the FirePro V4900, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
FirePro V4900 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD FirePro V4900 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
TeraScale 2 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD FirePro V4900 is built on AMD's TeraScale 2 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the FirePro V4900 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD FirePro V4900 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the FirePro V4900 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
FirePro V4900 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD FirePro V4900 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD FirePro V4900. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
FirePro V4900 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the FirePro V4900 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About AMD FirePro V4900
The AMD FirePro V4900 is an end-of-life professional workstation GPU from the FirePro Terascale (Vx900) generation, built on the TeraScale 2 architecture around the Turks chip. TSMC fabricates the 716-million-transistor die on a 40 nm process, and the 118 mm² die area yields a transistor density of 6.1M / mm². The card is a single-slot product with 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus; the memory runs at 1000 MHz (4 Gbps effective) and delivers 64.00 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 480 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs produce 768.0 GFLOPS of FP32 compute, 19.20 GTexel/s of texture fill, and 6.400 GPixel/s of pixel fill. Released on 2011-10-31, it follows the FireGL line and precedes the Radeon Pro GCN series. The database places it at the 50th percentile of all GPUs, while the average benchmark score field reads 0.
Power and Cooling
Power delivery for the FirePro V4900 is uncomplicated because the power connector field is None. TDP is rated at 75 W, and AMD's suggested PSU is 250 W, so a system hosting this card needs no supplementary PCIe power cables. The single-slot cooler matches the card's compact physical profile: 163 mm (6.4 inches) long and 111 mm (4.4 inches) tall, with no width value logged. Fabricated at TSMC on a 40 nm process, the 716-million-transistor, 118 mm² Turks die has a transistor density of 6.1M / mm², which is the only density figure on record. The bus interface is PCIe 2.0 x16. Since no power connectors are listed, the only power path is the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot itself; the 250 W PSU suggestion is the vendor's system-level guidance. Builders servicing older FirePro Terascale systems can install this card in a single expansion slot and keep their existing power cabling unchanged.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The FirePro V4900's feature set centers on the TeraScale 2 architecture rather than dedicated acceleration blocks. Neither RT cores nor tensor cores are listed in the data; both fields are empty. Rendering is handled by 480 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 8 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 6.400 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 19.20 GTexel/s. Supported APIs are DirectX 11.2 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.4; Vulkan is not listed. On the display side, the card provides 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort 1.1. This combination means the card is restricted to software written for DirectX 11.2 (11_0) or OpenGL 4.4; titles or engines that require Vulkan will not find a supported path, and hardware ray tracing or tensor workloads have no dedicated silicon to offload to. The 768.0 GFLOPS FP32 figure is the ceiling for any compute or shader work that the card attempts.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals list for the FirePro V4900 is empty, so this entry contains no rival names, scores, or deltaPct values to compare against. The only cross-GPU indicator is percentileVsAllGpus, set to 50. That places the card at the middle of the database's overall GPU performance distribution. Without rival data, there are no percentage deltas to report; instead, the card's own datasheet numbers — 768.0 GFLOPS FP32, 19.20 GTexel/s texture rate, 6.400 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 64.00 GB/s bandwidth — serve as the reference points. The lineage fields list FireGL as predecessor and Radeon Pro GCN as successor, but those are product-line entries rather than benchmark rivals.
FAQ
Q: Does the FirePro V4900 need external power connectors?
A: No. The power connector field is "None," the TDP is 75 W, and the suggested PSU is 250 W.
Q: What memory does it use and how much bandwidth is available?
A: It has 1024 MB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus. The memory clock is 1000 MHz (4 Gbps effective), giving 64.00 GB/s of bandwidth.
Q: What display outputs and API features are supported?
A: The output stage has 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort 1.1. API support covers DirectX 11.2 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.4; Vulkan is not listed.
Q: Does it support hardware ray tracing or tensor cores?
A: No. RT cores and tensor cores are both null in the specification. All rendering runs through the TeraScale 2 shader array of 480 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 8 ROPs.
Q: When was the card released, and where does it sit in AMD's professional lineup?
A: Released on 2011-10-31, it belongs to the FirePro Terascale (Vx900) generation. The data lists FireGL as the predecessor and Radeon Pro GCN as the successor. Production status is end-of-life.
Q: Why is there no benchmark score in the database?
A: The average benchmark score field is 0, meaning no aggregated performance score is recorded. The percentileVsAllGpus field is 50, so the card is ranked at the 50th percentile despite the absent score.
Benchmark Performance
The absence of an aggregated benchmark score — the avgBenchmarkScore field is 0 — means the FirePro V4900's measurable record is built from its 50th percentile ranking and its stored throughput figures. The percentile places the GPU at the midpoint of the database's GPU distribution. On the compute side, 768.0 GFLOPS of FP32 throughput comes from the 480 shading units arranged under the TeraScale 2 architecture. The 24 TMUs deliver a texture rate of 19.20 GTexel/s, while the 8 ROPs hold pixel fill to 6.400 GPixel/s. Memory bandwidth is 64.00 GB/s, sourced from 1024 MB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus at 1000 MHz (4 Gbps effective). Fill-rate-limited scenes will meet the 6.400 GPixel/s pixel-rate cap; shader-dense work will press against the 768.0 GFLOPS ceiling; large textures will strain the 1024 MB buffer and the 64.00 GB/s bus. Since no nearestRivals data is present, no deltaPct values exist for direct comparison, leaving the percentile as the only external reference in the database.
Who Should Consider It
The FirePro V4900 is for a specific legacy audience. With an end-of-life status and a 2011-10-31 release date, it is not a sensible choice for new high-performance builds. Its 1024 MB frame buffer and 64.00 GB/s bandwidth restrict it to lower resolutions and modest texture settings, while the 6.400 GPixel/s pixel rate and 19.20 GTexel/s texture rate bound fill-heavy operations. Applications that target DirectX 11.2 (11_0) or OpenGL 4.4 are within its API window; Vulkan-only software is not, since Vulkan is absent from the data. Professional users with legacy OpenGL 4.4-era tools can use the 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort 1.1 outputs for a basic multi-monitor workstation layout. Anyone requiring hardware ray tracing or tensor acceleration will not find it here, because those blocks are not listed. Given the successor designation of Radeon Pro GCN, builders replacing V4900 systems should weigh that newer line instead.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD FirePro V4900 are below.
Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD FirePro V4900 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
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