FirePro 3D V8800 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

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 V8800 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro 3D V8800 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI: 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 V8800

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 74W instead of 120W, a 46W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 860M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
❌62.2% higher power demand at 120W vs 74W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 860M SLI is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.5% in PassMark G3D (2,500 vs 2,438), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro 3D V8800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro 3D V8800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 860M SLI still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V8800 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI Technical Specifications

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

FirePro 3D V8800

The FirePro 3D V8800 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: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.

GeForce GTX 860M SLI

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 1029 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8800 scores 2,438 and the GeForce GTX 860M SLI reaches 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 860M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 860M SLI).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,438	2,500+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800	1280+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V8800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8800 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 860M SLI.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 860M SLI's 120W — a 47.4% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
TDP	74W-38%	120W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	32.9+58%	20.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 860M SLI (2014 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
MSRP	$1499	—
Codename	Juniper	—
Release	April 26 2010	March 12 2014
Ranking	#780	#457

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