FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 280
FirePro 3D V8750
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GeForce GTX 280
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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 GTX 280 is on rank 314, so the GeForce GTX 280 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 GTX 280
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro 3D V8750 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V8750 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 280 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V8750 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V8750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V8750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $649), it costs 23% less, resulting in a 28.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($649) |
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 GTX 280
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 GTX 280
The GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,285 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V8750 scores 1,272 and the GeForce GTX 280 reaches 1,285 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 280 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 280). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 280).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,272 | 1,285+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+753% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+460% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V8750 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 280 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V8750 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 280) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_0)+10% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 3.3+3% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs None (GeForce GTX 280). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V8750 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 280's 236W — a 14.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 280). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 236W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 254mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 85-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 5.4+17% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 280 launched at $649 and now averages $649. The FirePro 3D V8750 costs 23% less ($149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 2.0 (GeForce GTX 280) — the FirePro 3D V8750 offers 25% better value. The FirePro 3D V8750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8750 | GeForce GTX 280 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $649-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-23% | $649 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5+25% | 2.0 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GT200 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #423 | #802 |
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