FirePro 3D V3700 vs GeForce 9400 GT
FirePro 3D V3700
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GeForce 9400 GT
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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 FirePro 3D V3700 is positioned at rank 303 and the GeForce 9400 GT is on rank 573, so the FirePro 3D V3700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3700.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 87.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+87.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 FirePro 3D V3700 and GeForce 9400 GT
FirePro 3D V3700
The FirePro 3D V3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points.
GeForce 9400 GT
The GeForce 9400 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 191 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V3700 scores 179 versus the GeForce 9400 GT's 191 — the GeForce 9400 GT leads by 6.7%. The FirePro 3D V3700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9400 GT uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 384 (GeForce 9400 GT). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179 | 191+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+286% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V3700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9400 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 9400 GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9400 GT) — the GeForce 9400 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9400 GT). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (FirePro 3D V3700) vs No (GeForce 9400 GT). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9400 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | No |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3700 draws 274W versus the GeForce 9400 GT's 33W — a 157% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 350W (GeForce 9400 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 33W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 5.8+729% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3700 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9400 GT launched at $59 and now averages $20. The FirePro 3D V3700 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 9.6 (GeForce 9400 GT) — the FirePro 3D V3700 offers 86.5% better value. The GeForce 9400 GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce 9400 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $59-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+86% | 9.6 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM108 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #423 | #847 |
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