FirePro 3D V7800
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro 3D V7800 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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. The FirePro 3D V7800 is positioned at rank #270 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 439% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V7800.

InsightFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-439%)
Leading raw performance (+439%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (254mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 259.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+259.4%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 V7800 and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 439%. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
1,867
10,064+439%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2048
2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+155%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
128
160+25%
L1 Cache
512 KB
960 KB+88%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V7800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11.0
12+9%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.1
4.5+10%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
UVD 2.3
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V7800 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 41.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
274W
180W-34%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
254mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
6.8
55.9+722%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The FirePro 3D V7800 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 259.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$759
$249-67%
Avg Price (30d)
$40-33%
$60
Performance per Dollar
46.7
167.7+259%
Codename
Tahiti
GP104
Release
January 18 2014
May 27 2016
Ranking
#423
#137