FirePro 3D V3800 vs FirePro V5700
FirePro 3D V3800
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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 V3800 is positioned at rank 238 and the FirePro V5700 is on rank 368, so the FirePro 3D V3800 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 V3800
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $20), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️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 V3800 and FirePro V5700
FirePro 3D V3800
The FirePro 3D V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 472 points. Launch price was $479.
FirePro V5700
The FirePro V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 and the FirePro V5700 reaches 465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro V5700 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 1,280 (FirePro V5700). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 472+2% | 465 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+68% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V3800 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V5700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 10.1 (FirePro V5700). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs None (FirePro V5700). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74W versus the FirePro V5700's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro 3D V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 350W (FirePro V5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-51% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 64mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+106% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the FirePro V5700 launched at $599 and now averages $20. The FirePro 3D V3800 costs 40% less ($8 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 23.3 (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro 3D V3800 offers 68.7% better value. The FirePro V5700 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-78% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-40% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.3+69% | 23.3 |
| Codename | Juniper | Cayman |
| Release | April 26 2010 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #780 | #656 |
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