FirePro 3D V4800 vs GeForce RTX 4060

FirePro 3D V4800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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FirePro 3D V4800 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Performance Spectrum

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 V4800 vs GeForce RTX 4060: 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 V4800

2010

Why buy it

  • Costs $110 less on MSRP ($189 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Draws 74W instead of 115W, a 41W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (854 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2010 hardware with 1 GB 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 4.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($189 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • +2189% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 1346.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 4.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $189 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 55.4% higher power demand at 115W vs 74W.
  • 42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2189% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 854), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while FirePro 3D V4800 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $110 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $189, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1346.9% (65.4 vs 4.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V4800 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 2189%. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score
854
19,548+2189%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
40 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
800
3072+284%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS
15.11 TFLOPS+1269%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
96+140%
L1 Cache
0.08 MB
3 MB+3650%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
24 MB+9500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The FirePro 3D V4800 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V4800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V4800 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 700% 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 V4800 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
8 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
24 MB+9500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX
11.2
12 Ultimate+7%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder
UVD 2.3
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 43.4% difference. The FirePro 3D V4800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce RTX 4060
TDP
74W-36%
115W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
168mm
240mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
73°C-3%
Perf/Watt
11.5
170.0+1378%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V4800 came in at $189, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, FirePro 3D V4800 was 36.8% cheaper ($110 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.5 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1353.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP
$189-37%
$299
Performance per Dollar
4.5
65.4+1353%
Codename
Juniper
AD107
Release
April 26 2010
May 18 2023
Ranking
#780
#84

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