FirePro V3800 vs GeForce 9700M GT

FirePro V3800

2010Core: 690 MHz

GeForce 9700M GT

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

327

+1.9%

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 9700M GT is on rank 668, 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 9700M GT

#658

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6620%

#660

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6001%

#661

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5985%

#665

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5443%

#666

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5405%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

100%

#669

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#670

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

88%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

87%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

87%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

84%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

83%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

83%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

82%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9700M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 9700M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 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 $40), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 227.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9700M GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+227.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($12)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 9700M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3800 and GeForce 9700M GT

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 9700M GT

The GeForce 9700M GT 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: 327 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the GeForce 9700M GT reaches 327 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9700M GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GT).

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9700M GT
G3D Mark Score	321	327+2%
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 9700M GT
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 9700M GT has 512 MB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9700M GT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 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 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9700M GT). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9700M GT
DirectX	11.2	11.1 (FL10_0)
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3800) vs VP3 (GeForce 9700M GT). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9700M GT).

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9700M GT
Encoder	None	VP3
Decoder	UVD 2.3	VP3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 9700M GT's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro V3800	GeForce 9700M GT
TDP	74W-51%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	80°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 9700M GT launched at $200 and now averages $40. The FirePro V3800 costs 70% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.8 (FirePro V3800) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9700M GT) — the FirePro V3800 offers 226.8% better value. The FirePro V3800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).