FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce RTX 4070

FirePro 3D V5700

2014Core: 850 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
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FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070: 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 304mm, a 134mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (547 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2014 hardware with 512 MB 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 0.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +4821.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 4821.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 78.8% longer card at 304mm vs 170mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 4821.2% in PassMark G3D (26,919 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 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while FirePro 3D V5700 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 46 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 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $599 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 4821.2% (44.9 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V5700 vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V5700 scores 547 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 4821.2%. The FirePro 3D V5700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score
547
26,919+4821%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2048
5888+188%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS
29.15 TFLOPS+737%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
128
184+44%
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
5.8 MB+1060%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
36 MB+4700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 V5700 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070
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 V5700 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
12 GB+2300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
36 MB+4700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX
10.1
12.2+21%
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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: UVD 2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder
UVD 2
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
UVD 2
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5700 draws 274W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 31.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 304mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 4070
TDP
274W
200W-27%
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
170mm
304mm
Height
112mm
137mm
Slots
1-67%
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
2.0
134.6+6630%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V5700 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 4888.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP
$599
$599
Performance per Dollar
0.9
44.9+4889%
Codename
Tahiti
AD104
Release
January 18 2014
April 12 2023
Ranking
#423
#32

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