FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce 930A
FirePro 3D V5800
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GeForce 930A
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V5800 is positioned at rank 264 and the GeForce 930A is on rank 397, so the FirePro 3D V5800 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 V5800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce 930A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 V5800 and GeForce 930A
FirePro 3D V5800
The FirePro 3D V5800 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: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.
GeForce 930A
The GeForce 930A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,241 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the GeForce 930A reaches 1,241 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 930A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 384 (GeForce 930A). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232 | 1,241 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+53% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V5800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930A has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V5800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930A). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 930A's 33W — a 76.6% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 350W (GeForce 930A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 33W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 75°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6 | 37.6+127% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V5800 launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 930A launched at $150 and now averages $20. The GeForce 930A costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 62.0 (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A offers 50.9% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479 | $150-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.1 | 62.0+51% |
| Codename | Juniper | GM108 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #780 | #810 |
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