
FirePro 3D V8750 vs FirePro 3D V5800

FirePro 3D V8750
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FirePro 3D V5800
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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 V8750 is positioned at rank 370 and the FirePro 3D V5800 is on rank 264, so the FirePro 3D V5800 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 V8750
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V5800.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1514.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1514.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 V8750 and FirePro 3D V5800

FirePro 3D V8750
The FirePro 3D V8750 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: 1,272 points.

FirePro 3D V5800
The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V8750 scores 1,272 and the FirePro 3D V5800 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V5800). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,272+3% | 1,232 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+156% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+215% | 1.104 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+540% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V8750 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V8750 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 256 KB (FirePro 3D V5800) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 4.1+28% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V8750 draws 274W versus the FirePro 3D V5800's 74W — a 114.9% difference. The FirePro 3D V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 74W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 254mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 16.6+261% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro 3D V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V5800 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) — the FirePro 3D V5800 offers 1544% better value. The FirePro 3D V8750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | FirePro 3D V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $479-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $30-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | 41.1+1544% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Juniper |
| Release | January 18 2014 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #423 | #780 |
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