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FirePro 3D V3800
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GeForce 9600 GT
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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 9600 GT is on rank 578, 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 9600 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). 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 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 66.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.3%) | ❌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 GeForce 9600 GT
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 9600 GT
The GeForce 9600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 and the GeForce 9600 GT reaches 473 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9600 GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 472 | 473 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 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 V3800 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 9600 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9600 GT). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 9600 GT). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GT).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 9600 GT's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro 3D V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-51% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 229mm |
| Height | 64mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+100% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce 9600 GT launched at $149 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 23.6 (GeForce 9600 GT) — the FirePro 3D V3800 offers 66.5% better value. The FirePro 3D V3800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | GeForce 9600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-13% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-40% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.3+67% | 23.6 |
| Codename | Juniper | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | April 26 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #780 | #825 |
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