FirePro 3D V8800
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro 3D V8800 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro 3D V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 733.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8800.

InsightFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-733.1%)
Leading raw performance (+733.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
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 $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 12% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+12%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 3D V8800 scores 2,438 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 733.1%. The FirePro 3D V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
2,438
20,312+733%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
800
4864+508%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+1367%
ROPs
16
80+400%
TMUs
40
152+280%
L1 Cache
0.08 MB
4.8 MB+5900%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
11.2
12 Ultimate (12_2)+7%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V8800) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
None
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8800 draws 74W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 92% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
74W-63%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
267mm
242mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85
75-12%
Perf/Watt
32.9
101.6+209%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The FirePro 3D V8800 costs 89.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the FirePro 3D V8800 offers 12.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$1499
$399-73%
Avg Price (30d)
$30-89%
$280
Performance per Dollar
81.3+12%
72.5
Codename
Juniper
GA104
Release
April 26 2010
December 1 2020
Ranking
#780
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