FirePro V3800 vs GeForce 9600 GSO

FirePro V3800

2010Core: 690 MHz

GeForce 9600 GSO

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V3800

321

0.0%

Radeon HD 3450

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

Radeon HD 8470

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

323

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 9600 GSO is on rank 615, so the FirePro V3800 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 V3800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

94%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

94%

#253

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5933%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

99%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

99%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

98%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

97%

#274

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

96%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

94%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

94%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

91%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

89%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GSO

#605

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4343%

#607

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3937%

#608

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3926%

#612

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3570%

#613

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3546%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

100%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

100%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

99%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

96%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

95%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

94%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

93%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

89%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9600 GSO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 9600 GSO
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $25), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 107% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9600 GSO
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+107%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($12)	⚠️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.

FirePro V3800 Benchmark Check

GeForce 9600 GSO Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3800 and GeForce 9600 GSO

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 9600 GSO

The GeForce 9600 GSO is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the GeForce 9600 GSO reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9600 GSO uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO).

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9600 GSO
G3D Mark Score	321	323
Architecture	TeraScale 2	G9x
Process Node	40 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	800+257%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9600 GSO
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)

The FirePro V3800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GSO has 2 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9600 GSO
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+167%	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V3800) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600 GSO). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9600 GSO
DirectX	11.2+12%	10.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3800) vs No (GeForce 9600 GSO). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GSO).

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9600 GSO
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 9600 GSO's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 90°C.

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9600 GSO
TDP	74W-51%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	229mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	4.3+95%	2.2

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 and now averages $25. The FirePro V3800 costs 52% less ($13 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.8 (FirePro V3800) vs 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) — the FirePro V3800 offers 107.8% better value. The FirePro V3800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).