FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce RTX 3060

FirePro 3D V5700

2014Core: 850 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
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FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce RTX 3060 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 V5700 vs GeForce RTX 3060: 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 V5700

2014

Why buy it

  • Measures 170mm instead of 242mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (547 vs 16,995).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 82.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

  • +3006.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $270 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 5556.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 42.4% longer card at 242mm vs 170mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3006.9% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 547), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, and 28 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 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $270 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5556.7% (51.7 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro 3D V5700

The FirePro 3D V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 547 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V5700 scores 547 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 3006.9%. The FirePro 3D V5700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score
547
16,995+3007%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+266%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
128+14%
112
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
3 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V5700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 V5700 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 2300% 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 V5700 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
12 GB+2300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
3 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX
10.1
12 Ultimate+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: UVD 2 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder
UVD 2
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
UVD 2
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5700 draws 274W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 46.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 3060
TDP
274W
170W-38%
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
170mm
242mm
Height
112mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
2.0
100.0+4900%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V5700 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 45.1% cheaper ($270 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 5644.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP
$599
$329-45%
Performance per Dollar
0.9
51.7+5644%
Codename
Tahiti
GA106
Release
January 18 2014
January 12 2021
Ranking
#423
#114

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