FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon R5 430 OEM

FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz

Radeon R5 430 OEM

2016Core: 730 MHzBoost: 780 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V8700

274

1,206

+0.5%

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

1,200

0.0%

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

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 Radeon R5 430 OEM is on rank 1, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM 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 Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

100%

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

91%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

87%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

86%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

85%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

84%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

83%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

82%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

82%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

80%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

80%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 430 OEM.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 Radeon R5 430 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 OEM holds the technical lead. Priced at $13 (vs $1,229), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 9306.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+9306.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229)	✅More affordable ($13)

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

Radeon R5 430 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8700 and Radeon R5 430 OEM

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.

Radeon R5 430 OEM

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 30 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 780 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R5 430 OEM
G3D Mark Score	1,206	1,200
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+481%	0.599 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	512 KB+433%	96 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 OEM has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V8700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R5 430 OEM
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 138.3% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8700	Radeon R5 430 OEM
TDP	274W	50W-82%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	4.4	24.0+445%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 98.9% less ($1216 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 9130% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).