FirePro 3D V8700 vs NVS 810
FirePro 3D V8700
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NVS 810
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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 NVS 810 is on rank 309, so the NVS 810 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 NVS 810
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the NVS 810 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The NVS 810 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 810 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $1,229), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1418.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1418.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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 NVS 810
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.
NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,206+1% | 1,192 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+300% | 512 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+229% | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V8700 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 810 has 4 GB. The NVS 810 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 8.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (12_1)+19% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 8+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: UVD 2 vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | NVDEC 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 120.5% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 198mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 68W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 254mm | 198mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 17.5+298% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $1229, while the NVS 810 launched at $700 and now averages $80. The NVS 810 costs 93.5% less ($1149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 14.9 (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 offers 1390% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $700-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1229 | $80-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0 | 14.9+1390% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM107 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #423 | #826 |
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