FirePro 3D V9800 vs FirePro V9800

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 V9800 vs FirePro V9800 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 3D V9800 vs FirePro V9800: 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 V9800

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

FirePro V9800

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro 3D V9800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.1% in PassMark G3D (2,812 vs 2,727), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V9800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro 3D V9800 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $3,499 vs $3,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3.1% (0.8 vs 0.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V9800 vs FirePro V9800 Technical Specifications

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

FirePro 3D V9800

The FirePro 3D V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,812 points.

FirePro V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V9800 scores 2,812 and the FirePro V9800 reaches 2,727 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1,280 (FirePro V9800). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	FirePro V9800
G3D Mark Score	2,812+3%	2,727
Architecture	TeraScale 3	TeraScale 3
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	FirePro V9800
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)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V9800 and 64-bit on the FirePro V9800.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	FirePro V9800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 11.2 (FirePro V9800). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	FirePro V9800
DirectX	11.2	11.2
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V9800) vs None (FirePro V9800). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	FirePro V9800
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V9800 draws 150W versus the FirePro V9800's 150W — a 0% difference. The FirePro V9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 350W (FirePro V9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	FirePro V9800
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	90	85°C-6%
Perf/Watt	18.7+3%	18.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V9800 came in at $3499, while the FirePro V9800 launched at $3499. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 0.8 (FirePro V9800) — the FirePro V9800 offers 0% better value.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	FirePro V9800
MSRP	$3499	$3499
Performance per Dollar	0.8	0.8
Codename	Cayman	Cayman
Release	May 24 2011	May 24 2011
Ranking	#656	#656

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