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FirePro V3800
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GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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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 GT 120 / 9500 GT is on rank 266, so the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V3800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 | 📏 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 $15), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 23.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3800 and GeForce GT 120 / 9500 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 325 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT reaches 325 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 1,280 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 321 | 325+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 4.375 TFLOPS+296% |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 480 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V3800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 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. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro V3800) vs 1.25 MB (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) — the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB+400% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V3800) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3800) vs None (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT's 120W — a 47.4% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-38% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3+59% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT launched at $85 and now averages $15. The FirePro V3800 costs 20% less ($3 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.8 (FirePro V3800) vs 21.7 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) — the FirePro V3800 offers 23.5% better value. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $85-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-20% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8+24% | 21.7 |
| Codename | Juniper | GP106 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | December 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #780 | #289 |
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