FirePro V3800 vs Radeon R5E
FirePro V3800
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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. The FirePro V3800 is positioned at rank #268 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800
Performance Per Dollar
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 R5E.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 $49), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 316.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+316.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R5E
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 R5E
The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3800 scores 321 and the Radeon R5E 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 R5E uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V3800) vs 512 (Radeon R5E). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 321+2% | 315 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+35% | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5E 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 R5E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V3800) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (12_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3800) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800) vs H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3800 draws 74W versus the Radeon R5E's 15W — a 132.6% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3800) vs 0W (Radeon R5E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 21.0+388% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3800 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the Radeon R5E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The FirePro V3800 costs 75.5% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.8 (FirePro V3800) vs 6.4 (Radeon R5E) — the FirePro V3800 offers 318.7% better value. The Radeon R5E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V3800 | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-76% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8+319% | 6.4 |
| Codename | Juniper | Cape Verde |
| Release | April 26 2010 | December 20 2013 |
| Ranking | #780 | #738 |
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