FirePro 3D V3750 vs GeForce GT 610

FirePro 3D V3750

2014Core: 850 MHz
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GeForce GT 610

2012Core: 902 MHz
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FirePro 3D V3750 vs GeForce GT 610 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 GeForce GT 610: 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

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 2 GB 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.
  • 306.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $199 MSRPvs$49 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 6.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
  • 321.5% higher power demand at 274W vs 65W.

GeForce GT 610

2012

Why buy it

  • Costs $150 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • Delivers 294.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.8 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 256 MB).
  • Draws 65W instead of 274W, a 209W reduction.
  • Measures 145mm instead of 168mm, a 23mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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 3% in PassMark G3D (341 vs 331), 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 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 610 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $49 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 294.2% (6.8 vs 1.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 610 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro 3D V3750 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 3D V3750 vs GeForce GT 610 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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 610

The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V3750 scores 341 and the GeForce GT 610 reaches 331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 610 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 384 (GeForce GT 610). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750GeForce GT 610
G3D Mark Score
341+3%
331
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+433%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+403%
0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+300%
32
L1 Cache
512 KB+1500%
32 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+200%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 610 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V3750 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750GeForce GT 610
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 610 carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 610 gives you 700% 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 128-bit on the GeForce GT 610. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 610) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750GeForce GT 610
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
2 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
768 KB+200%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 610). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750GeForce GT 610
DirectX
10.1
11.0+9%
Vulkan
None
None
OpenGL
3.3
4.2+27%
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs No (GeForce GT 610). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 610).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750GeForce GT 610
Encoder
UVD 2.2
No
Decoder
UVD 2.2
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V3750 draws 274W versus the GeForce GT 610's 65W — a 123.3% difference. The GeForce GT 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 300W (GeForce GT 610). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750GeForce GT 610
TDP
274W
65W-76%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
168mm
145mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
65°C-7%
Perf/Watt
1.2
5.1+325%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V3750 came in at $199, while the GeForce GT 610 launched at $49. On MSRP, GeForce GT 610 was 75.4% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.7 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) — the GeForce GT 610 offers 300% better value. The newer card here is FirePro 3D V3750 (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3750GeForce GT 610
MSRP
$199
$49-75%
Performance per Dollar
1.7
6.8+300%
Codename
Tahiti
GK107
Release
January 18 2014
June 5 2012
Ranking
#423
#837

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