FirePro V3800 vs GeForce 605
FirePro V3800
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GeForce 605
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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 V3800 is positioned at rank 268 and the GeForce 605 is on rank 115, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $30), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 143.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+143.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 V3800 and GeForce 605
FirePro V3800
The FirePro V3800 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: 321 points. Launch price was $479.
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the GeForce 605 reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 605 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 384 (GeForce 605). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 321 | 330+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+59% | 0.6927 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V3800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 605 has 512 MB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V3800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3800) vs None (GeForce 605). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 605's 65W — a 12.9% difference. The GeForce 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 250W (GeForce 605). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 65W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 145mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 5.1+19% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce 605 launched at $30 and now averages $30. The FirePro V3800 costs 60% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.8 (FirePro V3800) vs 11.0 (GeForce 605) — the FirePro V3800 offers 143.6% better value. The GeForce 605 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $30-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-60% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8+144% | 11.0 |
| Codename | Juniper | GK107 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #780 | #837 |
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