FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 260
FirePro 3D V8700
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GeForce GTX 260
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V8700 is positioned at rank 365 and the GeForce GTX 260 is on rank 293, so the GeForce GTX 260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro 3D V8700 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V8700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 14.3% more VRAM (1 GB vs 896 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+14.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $449 (vs $1,229), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 172.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229) | ✅More affordable ($449) |
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 V8700 and GeForce GTX 260
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 GTX 260
The GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the GeForce GTX 260 reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 260 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 260). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,206 | 1,200 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+967% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+630% | 0.4769 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+14% | 28 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+243% | 224 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V8700 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 260 has 896 MB. The FirePro 3D V8700 offers 14.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+14% | 0.875 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+243% | 224 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 10_0 (GeForce GTX 260). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 260). Decoder: UVD 2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 260).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 260's 182W — a 40.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 182W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 254mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 6.6+50% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $1229, while the GeForce GTX 260 launched at $449 and now averages $449. The GeForce GTX 260 costs 63.5% less ($780 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 2.7 (GeForce GTX 260) — the GeForce GTX 260 offers 170% better value. The FirePro 3D V8700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $449-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1229 | $449-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0 | 2.7+170% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GT200 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #423 | #821 |
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