FirePro 3D V9800 vs GeForce MX350

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 GeForce MX350 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 GeForce MX350: 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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
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1299.6% HIGHER MSRP
$3,499 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.8 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($3,499 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌650% higher power demand at 150W vs 20W.

GeForce MX350

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,249 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1307.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 0.8 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
✅FirePro 3D V9800 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX350 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 150W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce MX350 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (2,828 vs 2,812), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce MX350 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX350 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,249 cheaper on MSRP at $250 vs $3,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1307.6% (11.3 vs 0.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V9800 vs GeForce MX350 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.

GeForce MX350

The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V9800 scores 2,812 and the GeForce MX350 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce MX350 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 640 (GeForce MX350). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
G3D Mark Score	2,812	2,828
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+100%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+55%	1.199 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+33%	240 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX350 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V9800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V9800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX350 carries 2 GB. FirePro 3D V9800 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 V9800 and 64-bit on the GeForce MX350.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V9800 draws 150W versus the GeForce MX350's 20W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 350W (GeForce MX350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
TDP	150W	20W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	90	—
Perf/Watt	18.7	141.4+656%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V9800 came in at $3499, while the GeForce MX350 launched at $250. On MSRP, GeForce MX350 was 92.9% cheaper ($3249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 11.3 (GeForce MX350) — the GeForce MX350 offers 1312.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX350 (2020 vs 2011).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
MSRP	$3499	$250-93%
Performance per Dollar	0.8	11.3+1313%
Codename	Cayman	GP107
Release	May 24 2011	February 10 2020
Ranking	#656	#597

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