FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 760A
FirePro 3D V8700
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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 760A is on rank 483, so the FirePro 3D V8700 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 760A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 760A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 GTX 760A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760A holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $1,229), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3023.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3023.5%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8700 and GeForce GTX 760A
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 760A has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V8700 offers 100% 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 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 |
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% |
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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $1229, while the GeForce GTX 760A launched at $249 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 760A costs 96.7% less ($1189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 30.6 (GeForce GTX 760A) — the GeForce GTX 760A offers 2960% better value.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $249-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1229 | $40-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0 | 30.6+2960% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK106 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #423 | #813 |
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