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FirePro 3D V3800
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Radeon R5 M240
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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 Radeon R5 M240 is on rank 238, so the Radeon R5 M240 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 Radeon R5 M240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 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 $30), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 149.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+149.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V3800 and Radeon R5 M240
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.
Radeon R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 and the Radeon R5 M240 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 Radeon R5 M240 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M240). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 472 | 473 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+150% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+146% | 0.448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+100% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 12 (Radeon R5 M240). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12+7% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M240). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74W versus the Radeon R5 M240's 30W — a 84.6% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 30W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 64mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4 | 15.8+147% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the Radeon R5 M240 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V3800 costs 60% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 15.8 (Radeon R5 M240) — the FirePro 3D V3800 offers 148.7% better value. The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3800 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-60% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.3+149% | 15.8 |
| Codename | Juniper | Oland |
| Release | April 26 2010 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #780 | #911 |
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