
FirePro 3D V9800 vs GeForce GTX 675MX

FirePro 3D V9800
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V9800 is positioned at rank 365 and the GeForce GTX 675MX is on rank 75, so the GeForce GTX 675MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V9800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 675MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 675MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V9800.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 675MX 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V9800 and GeForce GTX 675MX

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.

GeForce GTX 675MX
The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V9800 scores 2,812 and the GeForce GTX 675MX reaches 2,951 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 675MX uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1.256 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675MX).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,812 | 2,951+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+33% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+48% | 1.256 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V9800) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675MX).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V9800 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 675MX's 100W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 675MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 85°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 18.7 | 29.5+58% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 675MX is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GK104 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | October 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #656 | #588 |
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