FirePro 3D V8800 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

FirePro 3D V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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Intel

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022Boost: 1400 MHz
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FirePro 3D V8800 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro 3D V8800 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen): 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).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

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.
  • 393.3% higher power demand at 74W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022

Why buy it

  • FirePro 3D V8800 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 15W instead of 74W, a 59W reduction.
  • More future proof: Gen. 12 (2021−2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2022 hardware with Unknown 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).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) 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?
UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 10nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
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. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, FirePro 3D V8800 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p headroom, UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro 3D V8800 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) Technical Specifications

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

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8800 scores 2,438 and the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) 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 UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) uses Gen. 12, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 64 (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
G3D Mark Score
2,438
2,500+3%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Gen. 12
Process Node
40 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
800+1150%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8800 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) carries 0 MB. FirePro 3D V8800 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8800 and System on the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8800 draws 74W versus the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)'s 15W — a 132.6% difference. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
TDP
74W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
32.9
166.7+407%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V8800 came in at $1499, while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) was 100+% cheaper ($1499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.6 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)) — the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) (2022 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
MSRP
$1499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
1.6
Infinity
Codename
Juniper
Alder Lake Xe
Release
April 26 2010
January 4 2022
Ranking
#780
#599

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