FirePro V3900 vs FireStream 9170

FirePro V3900

2011Core: 725 MHz

FireStream 9170

2010Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V3900

150

631

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

647

+2.5%

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

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 V3900 is positioned at rank 206 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, so the FirePro V3900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3900

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

96%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

95%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

92%

#191

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2787%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

100%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

100%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

96%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

95%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

95%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

95%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

93%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

92%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

46166%

#392

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

100%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

97%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#396

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

84%

#397

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

75%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

75%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

75%

#400

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

72%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

72%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

69%

#404

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

63%

#405

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

63%

#406

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V3900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9170 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 53.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+53.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

FirePro V3900 Benchmark Check

FireStream 9170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3900 and FireStream 9170

FirePro V3900

The FirePro V3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 631 points.

FireStream 9170

The FireStream 9170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V3900 scores 631 and the FireStream 9170 reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FireStream 9170 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V3900) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170).

Feature	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
G3D Mark Score	631	647+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280	1600+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	2.64 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB+100%	160 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V3900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9170 has 512 MB. The FirePro V3900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9170). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
DirectX	11.0+9%	10.1
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3900) vs None (FireStream 9170). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (FirePro V3900) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170).

Feature	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 3.0	UVD+
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V3900 draws 150W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro V3900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3900) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro V3900	FireStream 9170
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	241mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	4.2+45%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V3900 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FireStream 9170 launched at $1999 and now averages $20. The FireStream 9170 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 32.4 (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 offers 54.3% better value. The FirePro V3900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).