FirePro 3D V7800 vs GeForce MX230

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V7800

274

1,867

+2.2%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce MX230

10

1,826

0.0%

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 MX230 is on rank 338, so the FirePro 3D V7800 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 MX230

#328

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

892%

#330

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

809%

#331

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

807%

#335

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

733%

#336

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

728%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

99%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX230 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V7800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX230.

Insight	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce MX230
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
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

The FirePro 3D V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the GeForce MX230, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 283.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce MX230
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+283.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 MX230

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 MX230

The GeForce MX230 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1519 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,826 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230).

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce MX230
G3D Mark Score	1,867+2%	1,826
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+700%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+330%	0.81 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+700%	16
L1 Cache	512 KB+433%	96 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce MX230
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX230) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce MX230
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V7800 draws 274W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 185.9% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	FirePro 3D V7800	GeForce MX230
TDP	274W	10W-96%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	6.8	182.6+2585%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce MX230 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The FirePro 3D V7800 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 12.2 (GeForce MX230) — the FirePro 3D V7800 offers 282.8% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).