FirePro D500 vs FirePro V8800

CPU

GPU

FirePro D500

2014Core: 725 MHz

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro D500

274

2,272

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

FirePro V8800

2,281

+0.4%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 D500 is positioned at rank 226 and the FirePro V8800 is on rank 319, so the FirePro D500 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 D500

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

97%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

95%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

92%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

92%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

90%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

83%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

80%

#211

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3254%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

100%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

96%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

81%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

80%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800

#304

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro D500.

Insight	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 (279mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V8800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($100)

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 D500 Benchmark Check

FirePro V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro D500 and FirePro V8800

FirePro D500

The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.

FirePro V8800

The FirePro 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: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro D500 scores 2,272 and the FirePro V8800 reaches 2,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (FirePro D500) vs 800 (FirePro V8800). Raw compute: 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800).

Feature	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,272	2,281
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1536+92%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.227 TFLOPS+102%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	96+140%	40
L1 Cache	384 KB+380%	80 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro D500) vs 256 KB (FirePro V8800) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D500) vs 11.2 (FirePro V8800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D500) vs None (FirePro V8800). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800).

Feature	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 3.2	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro D500 draws 274W versus the FirePro V8800's 74W — a 114.9% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D500) vs 350W (FirePro V8800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro D500	FirePro V8800
TDP	274W	74W-73%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	8.3	30.8+271%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro D500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $100. The FirePro V8800 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (FirePro D500) vs 22.8 (FirePro V8800) — the FirePro V8800 offers 51% better value. The FirePro D500 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).