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FirePro 3D V3800
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Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is on rank 689, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+24900%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 $50), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 311.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+311.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 1 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 660 MHz. It has 320 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 reaches 478 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 320 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 472 | 478+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+150% | 320 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+161% | 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V3800 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 has 2 MB. The FirePro 3D V3800 offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+24900% | 0.002 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2's 110W — a 39.1% difference. The FirePro 3D V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-33% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 64mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+49% | 4.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 launched at $449 and now averages $50. The FirePro 3D V3800 costs 76% less ($38 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 9.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2) — the FirePro 3D V3800 offers 309.4% better value. The FirePro 3D V3800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-71% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-76% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.3+309% | 9.6 |
| Codename | Juniper | M88 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | September 1 2008 |
| Ranking | #780 | #919 |
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