FirePro 3D V5800 vs Radeon HD 6770
FirePro 3D V5800
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Radeon HD 6770
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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 Radeon HD 6770 is on rank 127, so the Radeon HD 6770 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 Radeon HD 6770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V5800.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $129), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 316.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+316.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($129) |
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 Radeon HD 6770
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.
Radeon HD 6770
The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the Radeon HD 6770 reaches 1,271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6770 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6770). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232 | 1,271+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+23% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.4+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs None (Radeon HD 6770). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the Radeon HD 6770's 108W — a 37.4% difference. The FirePro 3D V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-31% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 198mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 75-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6+41% | 11.8 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V5800 launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 and now averages $129. The FirePro 3D V5800 costs 76.7% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) — the FirePro 3D V5800 offers 315.2% better value. The Radeon HD 6770 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V5800 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479 | $129-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-77% | $129 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.1+315% | 9.9 |
| Codename | Juniper | Juniper |
| Release | April 26 2010 | January 21 2011 |
| Ranking | #780 | #807 |
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