FirePro V3800 vs Radeon HD 7420G

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.

FirePro V3800 vs Radeon HD 7420G FPS Benchmarks

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FirePro V3800 vs Radeon HD 7420G: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V3800

2010

Why buy it

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 74W instead of 375W, a 301W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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222.5% HIGHER MSRP
$129 MSRPvs$40 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 7.9 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $40 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7420G

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $89 less on MSRP ($40 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅Delivers 217.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.9 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($40 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌406.8% higher power demand at 375W vs 74W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro V3800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (321 vs 316), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V3800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7420G makes the most sense to buy today. It is $89 cheaper on MSRP at $40 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 217.5% (7.9 vs 2.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7420G is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro V3800 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro V3800 vs Radeon HD 7420G Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 HD 7420G

The Radeon HD 7420G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the Radeon HD 7420G reaches 316 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7420G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7420G). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7420G).

Feature	FirePro V3800	Radeon HD 7420G
G3D Mark Score	321+2%	316
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800	2048 ×2+156%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+271%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	40	128 ×2+220%
L1 Cache	80 KB	512 KB+540%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V3800	Radeon HD 7420G
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V3800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7420G carries 512 MB. FirePro V3800 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V3800 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7420G. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V3800) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7420G) — the Radeon HD 7420G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V3800	Radeon HD 7420G
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the Radeon HD 7420G's 375W — a 134.1% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7420G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro V3800	Radeon HD 7420G
TDP	74W-80%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	4.3+438%	0.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V3800 came in at $129, while the Radeon HD 7420G launched at $40. On MSRP, Radeon HD 7420G was 69% cheaper ($89 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro V3800) vs 7.9 (Radeon HD 7420G) — the Radeon HD 7420G offers 216% better value. The newer card here is Radeon HD 7420G (2013 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro V3800	Radeon HD 7420G
MSRP	$129	$40-69%
Performance per Dollar	2.5	7.9+216%
Codename	Juniper	Malta
Release	April 26 2010	April 24 2013
Ranking	#780	#412

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