FirePro 3D V7800
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V7800 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 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

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#270
FirePro 3D V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $40
100%
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92%
#280
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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
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83%
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74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 832% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-832%)
Leading raw performance (+832%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V7800 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 832%. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
1,867
17,400+832%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2048
4352+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+534%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
128
136+6%
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
4.3 MB+760%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
32 MB+4167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro 3D V7800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V7800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
32 MB+4167%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
11.0
12 Ultimate+9%
Vulkan
None
1.4
OpenGL
4.1
4.6+12%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
UVD 2.3
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V7800 draws 274W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 52.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
274W
160W-42%
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
254mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
6.8
108.8+1500%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$759
Avg Price (30d)
$40
Codename
Tahiti
AD106
Release
January 18 2014
May 18 2023
Ranking
#423
#59