FirePro 3D V7800 vs GeForce 945A

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz

GeForce 945A

2015Core: 1006 MHzBoost: 1189 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V7800

274

1,867

+0.8%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce 945A

1,852

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 V7800 is positioned at rank 270 and the GeForce 945A is on rank 262, so the GeForce 945A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V7800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

96%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

95%

#255

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6005%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

100%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

95%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

92%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A

#252

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

586%

#254

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

531%

#255

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

530%

#259

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

482%

#260

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

479%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

93%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

92%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

91%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 945A.

Insight	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945A holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $40), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 58.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+58.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V7800 and GeForce 945A

FirePro 3D V7800

The FirePro 3D V7800 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: 1,867 points.

GeForce 945A

The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 and the GeForce 945A reaches 1,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 945A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 384 (GeForce 945A). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
G3D Mark Score	1,867	1,852
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+281%	0.9132 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V7800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945A has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V7800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 1 MB (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 945A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
Encoder	UVD 2.3	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V7800 draws 274W versus the GeForce 945A's 33W — a 157% difference. The GeForce 945A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 350W (GeForce 945A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce 945A
TDP	274W	33W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	6.8	56.1+725%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 945A launched at $100 and now averages $25. The GeForce 945A costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 74.1 (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A offers 58.7% better value. The GeForce 945A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).