FirePro 3D V8800 vs Radeon Pro
FirePro 3D V8800
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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. The FirePro 3D V8800 is positioned at rank #312 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8800
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $99 for the Radeon Pro, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 240% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+240%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 V8800 and Radeon Pro
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.
Radeon Pro
The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V8800 scores 2,438 and the Radeon Pro reaches 2,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon Pro uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,438+3% | 2,366 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 3840+380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 13.06 TFLOPS+1083% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 240+500% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 960 KB+1100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12_0+7% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V8800) vs Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs Unified Video Decoder.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Unified Video Decoder |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | Unified Video Decoder |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V8800 draws 74W versus the Radeon Pro's 250W — a 108.6% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 350W (Radeon Pro). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.9+246% | 9.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Pro launched at $0 and now averages $99. The FirePro 3D V8800 costs 69.7% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro) — the FirePro 3D V8800 offers 240.2% better value. The Radeon Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V8800 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-70% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 81.3+240% | 23.9 |
| Codename | Juniper | Vega 20 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | May 13 2020 |
| Ranking | #780 | #194 |
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