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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro 3D V4800

2010

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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89% HIGHER MSRP
$189 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.5 vs 8.3 G3D/$ ($189 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌124.2% higher power demand at 74W vs 33W.

GeForce 920A

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $89 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Delivers 83.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.3 vs 4.5 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 74W, a 41W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

FirePro 3D V4800

2010

GeForce 920A

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $89 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Delivers 83.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.3 vs 4.5 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 74W, a 41W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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89% HIGHER MSRP
$189 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.5 vs 8.3 G3D/$ ($189 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌124.2% higher power demand at 74W vs 33W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro 3D V4800 better than GeForce 920A?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 854 vs 829 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro 3D V4800 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V4800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 1 GB instead of 512 MB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro 3D V4800 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro 3D V4800 is about 89.0% more expensive on MSRP at $189 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 3.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce 920A really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce 920A make more sense than FirePro 3D V4800?

Yes. GeForce 920A is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (33W vs 74W), and staying closer to $100 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro 3D V4800. The trade-off is that FirePro 3D V4800 currently gives you 3.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce 920A still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

FirePro 3D V4800 Benchmark Check

GeForce 920A Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
1080p
low	20 FPS	26 FPS
medium	12 FPS	16 FPS
high	8 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	16 FPS
medium	7 FPS	10 FPS
high	3 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	3 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	7 FPS
medium	3 FPS	5 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS

Open FirePro 3D V4800 Open GeForce 920A

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
1080p
low	24 FPS	37 FPS
medium	10 FPS	30 FPS
high	8 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	19 FPS
medium	5 FPS	12 FPS
high	3 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	5 FPS
medium	2 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS

Open FirePro 3D V4800 Open GeForce 920A

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
1080p
low	38 FPS	37 FPS
medium	31 FPS	30 FPS
high	26 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	29 FPS	28 FPS
medium	23 FPS	22 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	19 FPS	19 FPS
medium	15 FPS	15 FPS
high	13 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	9 FPS

Open FirePro 3D V4800 Open GeForce 920A

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
1080p
low	38 FPS	37 FPS
medium	31 FPS	30 FPS
high	26 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	29 FPS	10 FPS
medium	23 FPS	8 FPS
high	19 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	19 FPS	8 FPS
medium	15 FPS	6 FPS
high	13 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	4 FPS

Open FirePro 3D V4800 Open GeForce 920A

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V4800 and GeForce 920A

FirePro 3D V4800

The FirePro 3D V4800 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: 854 points. Launch price was $479.

GeForce 920A

The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the GeForce 920A reaches 829 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 920A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 384 (GeForce 920A). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 920A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
G3D Mark Score	854+3%	829
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+108%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS+53%	0.7227 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	80 KB	192 KB+140%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 920A gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro 3D V4800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
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 V4800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 920A has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920A) — the GeForce 920A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 11.0 (GeForce 920A). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
DirectX	11.2+2%	11.0
Vulkan	None	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs No (GeForce 920A). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 920A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
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

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 920A's 33W — a 76.6% difference. The GeForce 920A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 350W (GeForce 920A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GeForce 920A
TDP	74W	33W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	11.5	25.1+118%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 MSRP, while the GeForce 920A launched at $100. The GeForce 920A costs 47.1% less ($89 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.5 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 8.3 (GeForce 920A) — the GeForce 920A offers 84.4% better value. The GeForce 920A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).