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FirePro 3D V3800 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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FirePro 3D V3800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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FirePro 3D V3800 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

FirePro 3D V3800
0.5 GB 74
472
0.0%
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GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+2032.2%
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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.

FirePro 3D V3800 vs GeForce GTX 1060: 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 V3800

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 74W instead of 180W, a 106W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 168mm instead of 173mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (472 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+2032.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 1004.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 3.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
  • ✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅FirePro 3D V3800 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌143.2% higher power demand at 180W vs 74W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2032.2% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 472), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $120 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1004.6% (40.4 vs 3.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V3800 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2032.2%. The FirePro 3D V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3800GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
472
10,064+2032%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
800
2560+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+704%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
40
160+300%
L1 Cache
80 KB
960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V3800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3800GeForce GTX 1060
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 V3800 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 1100% 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 V3800 and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3800GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3800GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11.2
12+7%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.5+2%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3800GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
UVD 2.3
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 83.5% difference. The FirePro 3D V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro 3D V3800GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
74W-59%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
168mm
173mm
Height
64mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65°C
—
Perf/Watt
6.4
55.9+773%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V3800 came in at $129, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, FirePro 3D V3800 was 48.2% cheaper ($120 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.7 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 991.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V3800GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$129-48%
$249
Performance per Dollar
3.7
40.4+992%
Codename
Juniper
GP104
Release
April 26 2010
May 27 2016
Ranking
#780
#137
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