FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce 930MX
FirePro 3D V8750
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GeForce 930MX
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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 GeForce 930MX is on rank 289, so the GeForce 930MX 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 GeForce 930MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8750.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $500), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1909.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1909.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 GeForce 930MX
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.
GeForce 930MX
The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V8750 scores 1,272 and the GeForce 930MX reaches 1,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 930MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 384 (GeForce 930MX). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,272 | 1,278 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+344% | 0.7834 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) — the GeForce 930MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 4.6+44% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs None (GeForce 930MX). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V8750 draws 274W versus the GeForce 930MX's 17W — a 176.6% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 350W (GeForce 930MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 17W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 254mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 80-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 75.2+1535% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce 930MX launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce 930MX costs 95% less ($475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) — the GeForce 930MX offers 1944% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $80-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $25-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | 51.1+1944% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM108 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | March 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #423 | #805 |
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