FirePro 3D V3800 vs GeForce 800M
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 GeForce 800M is on rank 290, 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 GeForce 800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3800.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce 800M 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 V3800 and GeForce 800M
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.
GeForce 800M
The GeForce 800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 477 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 and the GeForce 800M reaches 477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 800M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 384 (GeForce 800M). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 800M).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 472 | 477+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+28% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 1 MB (GeForce 800M) — the GeForce 800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 11.0 (GeForce 800M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5+2% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs No (GeForce 800M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 800M).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 800M's 33W — a 76.6% difference. The GeForce 800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 350W (GeForce 800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 33W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 64mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4 | 14.5+127% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 800M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12 | — |
| Codename | Juniper | GM108 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #780 | #854 |
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