FirePro 3D V8800 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

FirePro 3D V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V8800

2,438

+1.5%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2,402

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 Vega 11 PRD is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD 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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD.

Insight	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V8800 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega 11 PRD Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8800 and Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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 Vega 11 PRD

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8800 scores 2,438 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD reaches 2,402 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
G3D Mark Score	2,438+1%	2,402
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	800+14%	704
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+60%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40	44+10%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD has 0 MB. The FirePro 3D V8800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_1)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V8800) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD).

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
Encoder	None	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8800 draws 74W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD's 15W — a 132.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

Feature	FirePro 3D V8800	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
TDP	74W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85	75-12%
Perf/Watt	32.9	160.1+387%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).