FirePro 3D V9800 vs GeForce MX350

FirePro 3D V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce MX350

2020Core: 747 MHzBoost: 937 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V9800

150

2,812

0.0%

Radeon R9 M370X

Radeon RX 7500

Radeon HD 5870

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

2,828

+0.6%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 MX350 is on rank 348, so the GeForce MX350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 V9800

#349

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#373

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350

#338

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

960%

#340

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

870%

#341

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

868%

#345

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

789%

#346

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

784%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

94%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

93%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX350 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V9800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $200 for the GeForce MX350, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 148.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+148.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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.

FirePro 3D V9800 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V9800 and GeForce MX350

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)

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	GeForce MX350
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V9800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX350 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

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

The FirePro 3D V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce MX350 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The FirePro 3D V9800 costs 60% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.1 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 14.1 (GeForce MX350) — the FirePro 3D V9800 offers 148.9% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).