FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GT 745A

FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz

GeForce GT 745A

2013Core: 837 MHzBoost: 915 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V8700

274

1,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

1,234

+2.3%

GeForce GT 630

GeForce GT 730

GeForce GT 645M

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V8700 is positioned at rank 365 and the GeForce GT 745A is on rank 334, so the GeForce GT 745A 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 GeForce GT 745A

#324

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

871%

#326

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

790%

#327

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

788%

#331

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

716%

#332

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

711%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

99%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

97%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

91%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 745A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 745A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 745A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $1,229), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 6187.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6187.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229)	✅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 V8700 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 745A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8700 and GeForce GT 745A

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.

GeForce GT 745A

The GeForce GT 745A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,234 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the GeForce GT 745A reaches 1,234 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 745A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745A). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
G3D Mark Score	1,206	1,234+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+396%	0.7027 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+1500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
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 GeForce GT 745A has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V8700 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 256 KB (GeForce GT 745A) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 745A). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
DirectX	10.1	12 (11_0)+19%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 745A). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 745A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
Encoder	UVD 2	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 2	PureVideo HD VP5
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 GeForce GT 745A's 33W — a 157% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GT 745A
TDP	274W	33W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	4.4	37.4+750%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $1229, while the GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 745A costs 98.4% less ($1209 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 6070% better value. The FirePro 3D V8700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).