
FirePro R5000 vs Radeon HD 8770

FirePro R5000
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Radeon HD 8770
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8770
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.
| Insight | FirePro R5000 | Radeon 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.
| Insight | FirePro R5000 | Radeon 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

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.

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).
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon 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)
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro R5000) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
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.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon 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% |
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.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon 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 |
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