FirePro 3D V3750 vs GeForce 7950 GT
FirePro 3D V3750
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GeForce 7950 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 V3750 is positioned at rank 307 and the GeForce 7950 GT is on rank 329, so the FirePro 3D V3750 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 V3750
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3750.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 V3750 and GeForce 7950 GT
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.
GeForce 7950 GT
The GeForce 7950 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3750 scores 341 and the GeForce 7950 GT reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 7950 GT uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 640 (GeForce 7950 GT). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 341 | 346+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+151% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 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 V3750 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GT has 512 MB. The GeForce 7950 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs No (GeForce 7950 GT). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7950 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3750 draws 274W versus the GeForce 7950 GT's 75W — a 114% difference. The GeForce 7950 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 250W (GeForce 7950 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 75W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 198mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 4.6+283% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 and now averages $50. The FirePro 3D V3750 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) — the FirePro 3D V3750 offers 97.1% better value.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-33% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.6+97% | 6.9 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM107 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #423 | #501 |
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