FirePro 3D V4800
VS
HD Graphics 6000

FirePro 3D V4800 vs HD Graphics 6000

FirePro 3D V4800

2010Core: 690 MHz
VS

HD Graphics 6000

2014Core: 300 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The FirePro 3D V4800 is positioned at rank #227 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800

#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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98%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
96%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
93%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
92%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
90%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
83%
#101
81%
#212
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
3268%
#227
FirePro 3D V4800
MSRP: $189|Avg: $20
100%
#231
GRID T4-2Q
MSRP: $845|Avg: $600
96%
#238
FirePro 3D V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
81%
#240
Quadro K600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
80%
#241
FirePro S7000
MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40
80%
#242
Quadro P5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro 3D V4800HD Graphics 6000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The HD Graphics 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro 3D V4800HD Graphics 6000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+104.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)
More affordable ($10)

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 V4800 and HD Graphics 6000

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.

Intel

HD Graphics 6000

The HD Graphics 6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 873 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the HD Graphics 6000 reaches 873 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the HD Graphics 6000 uses Generation 8.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 384 (HD Graphics 6000). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 6000).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800HD Graphics 6000
G3D Mark Score
854
873+2%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Generation 8.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
800+108%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS+51%
0.7296 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+167%
6
TMUs
40
48+20%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800HD Graphics 6000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V4800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 6000 has 0 MB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800HD Graphics 6000
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the HD Graphics 6000's 15W — a 132.6% difference. The HD Graphics 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 1W (HD Graphics 6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800HD Graphics 6000
TDP
74W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
11.5
58.2+406%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the HD Graphics 6000 launched at $0 and now averages $10. The HD Graphics 6000 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 87.3 (HD Graphics 6000) — the HD Graphics 6000 offers 104.4% better value. The HD Graphics 6000 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V4800HD Graphics 6000
MSRP
$189
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$20
$10-50%
Performance per Dollar
42.7
87.3+104%
Codename
Juniper
Broadwell GT3
Release
April 26 2010
September 5 2014
Ranking
#780
#924