FirePro V3800 vs Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v is on rank 633, so the FirePro V3800 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 560v.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $30), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 152.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+152.4%) | ❌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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 318 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the Mobility Radeon HD 560v reaches 318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 560v).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 321 | 318 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+1% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V3800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v has 1 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 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 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 560v's 50W — a 38.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 50W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 6.4+49% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 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 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the FirePro V3800 offers 152.8% better value.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-14% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-60% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8+153% | 10.6 |
| Codename | Juniper | Broadway |
| Release | April 26 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #780 | #846 |
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