FirePro 3D V3700 vs GeForce Go 7900 GS
FirePro 3D V3700
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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 Go 7900 GS is on rank 383, 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 Go 7900 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V3700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GS.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V3700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Go 7900 GS
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 Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3700 scores 179 and the GeForce Go 7900 GS reaches 178 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce Go 7900 GS uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179 | 178 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (FirePro 3D V3700) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | No |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3700 draws 274W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GS's 30W — a 160.5% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 30W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 5.9+743% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3700 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | N14P-GT |
| Release | January 18 2014 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #423 | #616 |
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