FirePro M5100 vs FirePro 3D V7800

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V7800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

96%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

95%

#255

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6005%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

100%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

95%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

92%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M5100 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 3D V7800.

Insight	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 33.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 M5100 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V7800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and FirePro 3D V7800

FirePro M5100

The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.

FirePro 3D V7800

The FirePro 3D V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,867 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the FirePro 3D V7800 reaches 1,867 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V7800 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800).

Feature	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
G3D Mark Score	1,874	1,867
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+251%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	160 KB	512 KB+220%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M5100) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100) vs 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
DirectX	12 (FL11_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800).

Feature	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
Encoder	VCE 1.0	UVD 2.3
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the FirePro 3D V7800's 274W — a 58.5% difference. The FirePro M5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V7800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 254mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro M5100	FirePro 3D V7800
TDP	150W-45%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	82mm	254mm
Height	70mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	12.5+84%	6.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 and now averages $40. The FirePro M5100 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.5 (FirePro M5100) vs 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) — the FirePro M5100 offers 33.8% better value. The FirePro 3D V7800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).