FirePro V3800 vs GeForce GT 230
FirePro V3800
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GeForce GT 230
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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 GT 230 is on rank 171, so the GeForce GT 230 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 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 230 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 230 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 230 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 GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 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 $44), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 264.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($44) |
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 GT 230
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 230
The GeForce GT 230 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the GeForce GT 230 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 GT 230 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 321 | 323 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+2% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 144 KB+80% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 230 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: 256 KB (FirePro V3800) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) — the GeForce GT 230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V3800) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 230). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3800) vs No (GeForce GT 230). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 230).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GT 230's 30W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 30W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 10.8+151% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 and now averages $44. The FirePro V3800 costs 72.7% less ($32 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.8 (FirePro V3800) vs 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) — the FirePro V3800 offers 267.1% better value. The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $44-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-73% | $44 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8+267% | 7.3 |
| Codename | Juniper | GP108 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #780 | #641 |
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