FirePro 3D V7800 vs GeForce GTX 580M

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz

GeForce GTX 580M

2011Core: 620 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V7800

274

1,867

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce GTX 580M

100

1,878

+0.6%

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 GTX 580M is on rank 176, so the GeForce GTX 580M 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 GTX 580M

#166

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

347%

#168

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

314%

#169

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

314%

#173

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

285%

#174

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

283%

#176

GeForce GTX 580M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

98%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

98%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V7800.

Insight	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 580M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580M 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.

FirePro 3D V7800 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V7800 and GeForce GTX 580M

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 GTX 580M

The GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,878 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 and the GeForce GTX 580M reaches 1,878 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 580M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 580M
G3D Mark Score	1,867	1,878
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+266%	0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 580M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 580M) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 580M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 580M
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.1+2%	4.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 580M
Encoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP4
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 V7800 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 580M's 100W — a 93% difference. The GeForce GTX 580M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 95°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 580M
TDP	274W	100W-64%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C-11%	95°C
Perf/Watt	6.8	18.8+176%