FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 460M

FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V8700

274

1,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

1,218

+1.0%

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 GTX 460M is on rank 181, so the GeForce GTX 460M 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 GTX 460M

#171

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

357%

#173

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

323%

#174

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

322%

#178

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

293%

#179

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

291%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% 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	GeForce GTX 460M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $1,229), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3003.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 460M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3003.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 GTX 460M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8700 and GeForce GTX 460M

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 460M

The GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,218 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 460M
G3D Mark Score	1,206	1,218
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+967%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+572%	0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 460M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8700 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 50% 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 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 460M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1.5 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 460M
DirectX	10.1	12 (11_0)+19%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 460M
Encoder	UVD 2	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 138.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 460M
TDP	274W	50W-82%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	4.4	24.4+455%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460M costs 96.7% less ($1189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce GTX 460M offers 2940% better value. The FirePro 3D V8700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).