FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 760A

FirePro 3D V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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GeForce GTX 760A

2014Core: 628 MHzBoost: 657 MHz
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FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 760A 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 V5800 vs GeForce GTX 760A: 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 V5800

2010

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 92.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $479 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 4.9 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • 34.5% higher power demand at 74W vs 55W.

GeForce GTX 760A

2014

Why buy it

  • Costs $230 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
  • Delivers 91.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.9 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
  • Draws 55W instead of 74W, a 19W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro 3D V5800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (1,232 vs 1,226), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V5800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 760A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $230 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $479, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 91.4% (4.9 vs 2.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 760A is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro 3D V5800 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 760A Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760A

The GeForce GTX 760A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,226 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the GeForce GTX 760A reaches 1,226 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 760A uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 760A). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760A).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800GeForce GTX 760A
G3D Mark Score
1,232
1,226
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Kepler
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
800+4%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS+9%
1.009 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40
64+60%
L1 Cache
80 KB+25%
64 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760A gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V5800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800GeForce GTX 760A
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
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 V5800 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760A carries 512 MB. FirePro 3D V5800 gives you 100% 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 V5800 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 760A.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800GeForce GTX 760A
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760A). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800GeForce GTX 760A
DirectX
11.0
12 (11_0)+9%
OpenGL
4.1
4.6+12%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 760A). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 760A).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800GeForce GTX 760A
Encoder
UVD 2.3
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
UVD 2.3
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 760A's 55W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 760A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 760A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800GeForce GTX 760A
TDP
74W
55W-26%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
90°C
85°C-6%
Perf/Watt
16.6
22.3+34%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V5800 came in at $479, while the GeForce GTX 760A launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 760A was 48% cheaper ($230 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.6 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 4.9 (GeForce GTX 760A) — the GeForce GTX 760A offers 88.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 760A (2014 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800GeForce GTX 760A
MSRP
$479
$249-48%
Performance per Dollar
2.6
4.9+88%
Codename
Juniper
GK106
Release
April 26 2010
March 17 2014
Ranking
#780
#813

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