FirePro 3D V8700 vs FirePro V5900

FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V8700

274

1,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

1,232

+2.2%

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 V8700 is positioned at rank 365 and the FirePro V5900 is on rank 290, so the FirePro V5900 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 V8700

#350

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#376

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

97%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#275

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7171%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

96%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#301

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

88%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

85%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8700.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $1,229), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 8270% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8270%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 V8700 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8700 and FirePro V5900

FirePro 3D V8700

The FirePro 3D V8700 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: 1,206 points.

FirePro V5900

The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the FirePro V5900 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V5900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 512 (FirePro V5900). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
G3D Mark Score	1,206	1,232+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+467%	0.6144 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
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)

The FirePro 3D V8700 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5900). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
DirectX	10.1	11.2+11%
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs None (FirePro V5900). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
Encoder	UVD 2	None
Decoder	UVD 2	UVD 3.1
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the FirePro V5900's 75W — a 114% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (FirePro V5900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	FirePro V5900
TDP	274W	75W-73%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	229mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	4.4	16.4+273%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $1229, while the FirePro V5900 launched at $599 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5900 costs 98.8% less ($1214 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 82.1 (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 offers 8110% better value. The FirePro 3D V8700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).