FirePro 3D V4800 vs Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
FirePro 3D V4800
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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 V4800 is positioned at rank 227 and the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is on rank 313, so the FirePro 3D V4800 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 V4800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V4800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V4800 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
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.
Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 853 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M reaches 853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 854 | 853 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+25% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+11% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V4800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 12 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M's 50W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 50W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 17.1+49% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Juniper | Venus |
| Release | April 26 2010 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #780 | #745 |
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