FirePro 3D V8800 vs Radeon RX 550X

FirePro 3D V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Radeon RX 550X

2018Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V8800

2,438

+2.4%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

Radeon R9 M275X

Radeon HD 7700-serie

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

Radeon 780M

Radeon RX 7400

Radeon RX 6800S

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon RX 550X

2,381

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8800

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

96%

#297

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9063%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

100%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

98%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

97%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

96%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

94%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

94%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

93%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

93%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

93%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

91%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

87%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

85%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

85%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 550X 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 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $45 for the Radeon RX 550X, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 53.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+53.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

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.

FirePro 3D V8800 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8800 and Radeon RX 550X

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 RX 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8800 scores 2,438 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
G3D Mark Score	2,438+2%	2,381
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	800+56%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 550X) — the Radeon RX 550X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V8800) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
Encoder	None	UVD
Decoder	UVD 2.3	VCE
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8800 draws 74W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX 550X
TDP	74W	50W-32%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85	85°C
Perf/Watt	32.9	47.6+45%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The FirePro 3D V8800 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) — the FirePro 3D V8800 offers 53.7% better value. The Radeon RX 550X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).