FirePro 3D V3750 vs FirePro RG220

FirePro 3D V3750

2014Core: 850 MHz
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FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz
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FirePro 3D V3750 vs FirePro RG220 Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro 3D V3750 vs FirePro RG220: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V3750

2014

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Measures 168mm instead of 170mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 82.7% higher power demand at 274W vs 150W.

FirePro RG220

2013

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • Draws 150W instead of 274W, a 124W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro 3D V3750 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (341 vs 335), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V3750 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V3750 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro 3D V3750 vs FirePro RG220 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 3D V3750

The FirePro 3D V3750 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: 341 points.

AMD

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V3750 scores 341 and the FirePro RG220 reaches 335 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro RG220 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 768 (FirePro RG220). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750FirePro RG220
G3D Mark Score
341+2%
335
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+167%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+175%
1.267 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
128+167%
48
L1 Cache
512 KB+167%
192 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750FirePro RG220
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro RG220 carries 512 MB. FirePro RG220 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V3750 and 64-bit on the FirePro RG220. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 512 KB (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750FirePro RG220
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 10.1 (FirePro RG220). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750FirePro RG220
DirectX
10.1
10.1
Vulkan
None
N/A
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs None (FirePro RG220). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs None.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750FirePro RG220
Encoder
UVD 2.2
None
Decoder
UVD 2.2
None
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V3750 draws 274W versus the FirePro RG220's 150W — a 58.5% difference. The FirePro RG220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 350W (FirePro RG220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs Unknown.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750FirePro RG220
TDP
274W
150W-45%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
170mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt
1.2
2.2+83%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V3750 came in at $199, while the FirePro RG220 launched at $0. On MSRP, FirePro RG220 was 100+% cheaper ($199 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.7 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs Infinity (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro RG220 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is FirePro 3D V3750 (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750FirePro RG220
MSRP
$199
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
1.7
Infinity
Codename
Tahiti
Pitcairn
Release
January 18 2014
February 25 2013
Ranking
#423
#619

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