FirePro R5000
VS
Radeon HD 8770

FirePro R5000 vs Radeon HD 8770

FirePro R5000

2013Core: 825 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 8770

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

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 R5000 is positioned at rank 272 and the Radeon HD 8770 is on rank 271, so the Radeon HD 8770 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 R5000

#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
98%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
97%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
88%
#257
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
6130%
#272
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
100%
#273
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
99%
#276
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
97%
#278
Tesla M60
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250
97%
#279
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
94%
#280
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
92%
#281
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
92%
#283
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
89%
#286
GRID P4-2Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235
88%
#287
Tesla C2070
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8770

#261
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
625%
#263
566%
#264
565%
#268
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
514%
#269
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
510%
#271
Radeon HD 8770
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#273
Radeon R9 M295X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
99%
#274
GeForce GT 325M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
98%
#275
GeForce GTS 160M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
98%
#276
GeForce GTX 470M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
97%
#277
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
MSRP: $99|Avg: $70
97%
#279
Radeon RX Vega 9
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
97%
#282
Iris Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $200|Avg: $100
95%
#283
Radeon R9 M395
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
95%
#285
GeForce GT 755M SLI
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
94%
#286
GeForce GTX 950A
MSRP: $159|Avg: $30
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8770.

InsightFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 (279mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro R5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro R5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 R5000 and Radeon HD 8770

AMD

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

AMD

Radeon HD 8770

The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770).

FeatureFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
G3D Mark Score
2,647+2%
2,607
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768+100%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.267 TFLOPS+100%
0.6336 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
48+100%
24
L1 Cache
192 KB+100%
96 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro R5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8770 has 2 GB. The FirePro R5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro R5000) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) — the FirePro R5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro R5000) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
DirectX
12
12_0
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.0.

FeatureFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 279mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
TDP
150W
50W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
279mm
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
17.6
52.1+196%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (FirePro R5000) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the FirePro R5000 offers 1.1% better value.

FeatureFirePro R5000Radeon HD 8770
MSRP
$1099
$150-86%
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$150
Performance per Dollar
17.6+1%
17.4
Codename
Pitcairn
Mars
Release
February 25 2013
April 1 2013
Ranking
#619
#844