FirePro V3800 vs Radeon E6460
FirePro V3800
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Radeon E6460
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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 Radeon E6460 is on rank 312, 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 Radeon E6460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E6460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 230.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+230.2%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3800 and Radeon E6460
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.
Radeon E6460
The Radeon E6460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 324 points. Launch price was $239.99.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the Radeon E6460 reaches 324 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 Radeon E6460 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 480 (Radeon E6460).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 321 | 324 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+67% | 480 |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon E6460 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 | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the Radeon E6460's 45W — a 48.7% difference. The Radeon E6460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (Radeon E6460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 45W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 7.2+67% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the Radeon E6460 launched at $150 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 8.1 (Radeon E6460) — the FirePro V3800 offers 230.9% better value. The Radeon E6460 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon E6460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-14% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-70% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8+231% | 8.1 |
| Codename | Juniper | Turks |
| Release | April 26 2010 | May 2 2011 |
| Ranking | #780 | #923 |
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