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FirePro V3800
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Radeon HD 7520G
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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 Radeon HD 7520G is on rank 221, so the Radeon HD 7520G 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 HD 7520G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7520G.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 27.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.4%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3800 and Radeon HD 7520G
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 7520G
The Radeon HD 7520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the Radeon HD 7520G reaches 315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7520G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 321+2% | 315 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1792+124% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+160% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 448 KB+460% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 7520G has 512 MB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V3800) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7520G) — the Radeon HD 7520G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V3800) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3800) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the Radeon HD 7520G's 200W — a 92% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7520G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3+169% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 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 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) — the FirePro V3800 offers 27.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7520G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $60-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-20% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8+28% | 21.0 |
| Codename | Juniper | Tahiti |
| Release | April 26 2010 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #780 | #454 |
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