FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 280

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GPU

FirePro 3D V8750

2014Core: 850 MHz

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GeForce GTX 280

2008Core: 602 MHz

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FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 280 Performance Spectrum

FirePro 3D V8750

2 GB 274

1,272

0.0%

1,285

+1.0%

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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.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 280 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 280: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V8750

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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177.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,799 MSRPvs$649 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
❌16.1% higher power demand at 274W vs 236W.

GeForce GTX 280

2008

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,150 less on MSRP ($649 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 180% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0.7 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).
✅Draws 236W instead of 274W, a 38W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 280 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (1,285 vs 1,272), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V8750 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 65nm, and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2008. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 280 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,150 cheaper on MSRP at $649 vs $1,799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 180% (2.0 vs 0.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 280 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro 3D V8750 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 280 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 280 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V8750 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8750	GeForce GTX 280
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 280 carries 1 GB. FirePro 3D V8750 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8750 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 280. 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

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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

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V8750 came in at $1799, while the GeForce GTX 280 launched at $649. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 280 was 63.9% cheaper ($1150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.7 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 2.0 (GeForce GTX 280) — the GeForce GTX 280 offers 185.7% better value. The newer card here is FirePro 3D V8750 (2014 vs 2008).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8750	GeForce GTX 280
MSRP	$1799	$649-64%
Performance per Dollar	0.7	2.0+186%
Codename	Tahiti	GT200
Release	January 18 2014	June 16 2008
Ranking	#423	#802

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