FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 760A

CPU

GPU

FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz

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GeForce GTX 760A

2014Core: 628 MHzBoost: 657 MHz

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FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 760A Performance Spectrum

FirePro 3D V8700

1 GB 274

1,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

1,226

+1.7%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

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.

FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 760A FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 760A: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V8700

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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502% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.8 vs 4.9 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌398.2% higher power demand at 274W vs 55W.

GeForce GTX 760A

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 512% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.9 vs 0.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 274W, a 219W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 760A is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (1,226 vs 1,206), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V8700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 760A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 512% (4.9 vs 0.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 760A is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro 3D V8700 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 760A Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 760A

The GeForce GTX 760A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,226 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the GeForce GTX 760A reaches 1,226 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 760A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 760A). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 760A
G3D Mark Score	1,206	1,226+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+245%	1.009 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	512 KB+700%	64 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760A gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V8700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 760A
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8700 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760A carries 512 MB. FirePro 3D V8700 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8700 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 760A. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 760A) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 760A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
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 GTX 760A). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 760A
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 GTX 760A). 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,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 760A).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 760A
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,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 760A's 55W — a 133.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 760A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 760A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 760A
TDP	274W	55W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	4.4	22.3+407%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V8700 came in at $1499, while the GeForce GTX 760A launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 760A was 83.4% cheaper ($1250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 4.9 (GeForce GTX 760A) — the GeForce GTX 760A offers 512.5% better value.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	GeForce GTX 760A
MSRP	$1499	$249-83%
Performance per Dollar	0.8	4.9+513%
Codename	Tahiti	GK106
Release	January 18 2014	March 17 2014
Ranking	#423	#813

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