FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon HD 7750M

FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz
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Radeon HD 7750M

2012Core: 575 MHz
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FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon HD 7750M Performance Spectrum

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 Radeon HD 7750M: 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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 878.6% higher power demand at 274W vs 28W.

Radeon HD 7750M

2012

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Draws 28W instead of 274W, a 246W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro 3D V8700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.3% in PassMark G3D (1,206 vs 1,191), 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: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V8700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon HD 7750M Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7750M

The Radeon HD 7750M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the Radeon HD 7750M reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7750M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 512 (Radeon HD 7750M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7750M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700Radeon HD 7750M
G3D Mark Score
1,206+1%
1,191
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+300%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+491%
0.5888 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+300%
32
L1 Cache
512 KB+300%
128 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+200%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700Radeon HD 7750M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8700 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7750M carries 2 GB. Radeon HD 7750M 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 System on the Radeon HD 7750M. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7750M) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700Radeon HD 7750M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
2 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
L2 Cache
768 KB+200%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7750M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700Radeon HD 7750M
DirectX
10.1
12+19%
Vulkan
None
1.2
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
6+200%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7750M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon HD 7750M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700Radeon HD 7750M
Encoder
UVD 2
VCE 1.0
Decoder
UVD 2
UVD3
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the Radeon HD 7750M's 28W — a 162.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7750M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700Radeon HD 7750M
TDP
274W
28W-90%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
254mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
4.4
42.5+866%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro 3D V8700 (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700Radeon HD 7750M
MSRP
$1499
Codename
Tahiti
Chelsea
Release
January 18 2014
April 24 2012
Ranking
#423
#827

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