FirePro 3D V5800 vs Iris Graphics 540
FirePro 3D V5800
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Iris Graphics 540
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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. The FirePro 3D V5800 is positioned at rank #264 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Graphics 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Graphics 540 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 V5800 and Iris Graphics 540
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.
Iris Graphics 540
The Iris Graphics 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,270 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the Iris Graphics 540 reaches 1,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Iris Graphics 540 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 540). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232 | 1,270+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+44% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Iris Graphics 540 has 0 MB. The FirePro 3D V5800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (FL 12_1)+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs Quick Sync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | Quick Sync |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | Quick Sync |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC,VP8 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the Iris Graphics 540's 15W — a 132.6% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6 | 84.7+410% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V5800 launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Iris Graphics 540 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 540 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 540) — the Iris Graphics 540 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 540 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Iris Graphics 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | Juniper | Skylake GT3e |
| Release | April 26 2010 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #780 | #808 |
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