FirePro RG220
VS
FirePro 3D V3750

FirePro RG220 vs FirePro 3D V3750

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz
VS

FirePro 3D V3750

2014Core: 850 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.

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 V3750

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
92%
#292
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
8639%
#307
FirePro 3D V3750
MSRP: $199|Avg: $25
100%
#309
NVS 810
MSRP: $700|Avg: $80
99%
#310
GRID P40-2Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340
98%
#311
Quadro 2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
96%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
95%
#313
Quadro K5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60
94%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
92%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
92%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
90%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
89%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
89%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
89%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
88%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V3750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro RG220 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
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
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro RG220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro RG220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+22.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)

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 RG220 and FirePro 3D V3750

AMD

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 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: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

AMD

FirePro 3D V3750

The FirePro 3D V3750 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: 341 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the FirePro 3D V3750 reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V3750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750).

FeatureFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
G3D Mark Score
335
341+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768
2048+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.267 TFLOPS
3.482 TFLOPS+175%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
48
128+167%
L1 Cache
192 KB
512 KB+167%
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro RG220 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB. The FirePro RG220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro RG220) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+100%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro RG220) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
DirectX
10.1
10.1
Vulkan
N/A
None
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro RG220) vs UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750). Decoder: None vs UVD 2.2.

FeatureFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
Encoder
None
UVD 2.2
Decoder
None
UVD 2.2
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the FirePro 3D V3750's 274W — a 58.5% difference. The FirePro RG220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
TDP
150W-45%
274W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
170mm
168mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
Unknown-100%
70°C
Perf/Watt
2.2+83%
1.2
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro RG220 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The FirePro RG220 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (FirePro RG220) vs 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro RG220 offers 23.5% better value. The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro RG220FirePro 3D V3750
MSRP
$0-100%
$199
Avg Price (30d)
$20-20%
$25
Performance per Dollar
16.8+24%
13.6
Codename
Pitcairn
Tahiti
Release
February 25 2013
January 18 2014
Ranking
#619
#423