FirePro 3D V8700 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
FirePro 3D V8700
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 Ryzen 7 3700U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U holds the technical lead. Priced at $350 (vs $1,229), it costs 72% less, resulting in a 254.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+254.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229) | ✅More affordable ($350) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,206 | 1,217 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+74% | 1.997 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V8700 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 93% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 100W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 12.2+177% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $1229, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U costs 71.5% less ($879 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers 250% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $350-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1229 | $350-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0 | 3.5+250% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Trinidad |
| Release | January 18 2014 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #423 | #467 |
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