FirePro 3D V7800 vs GeForce GTX 645

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz

GeForce GTX 645

2010Core: 607 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 RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce GTX 645

200

1,880

+0.7%

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. 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 645 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 645 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($20)

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

GeForce GTX 645 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V7800 and GeForce GTX 645

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 645

The GeForce GTX 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 and the GeForce GTX 645 reaches 1,880 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 645 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 645). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 645).

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
G3D Mark Score	1,867	1,880
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+482%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+307%	0.8554 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+191%	44
L1 Cache	512 KB	704 KB+38%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
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)

The FirePro 3D V7800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 645 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 645) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 645). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 645). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 645).

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
Encoder	UVD 2.3	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo VP5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V7800 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 645's 200W — a 31.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 645). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 254mm vs 147mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce GTX 645
TDP	274W	200W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	254mm	147mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	6.8	9.4+38%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 645 launched at $150 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTX 645 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 94.0 (GeForce GTX 645) — the GeForce GTX 645 offers 101.3% better value. The FirePro 3D V7800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).