FirePro V3900 vs GeForce 9800 S
FirePro V3900
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GeForce 9800 S
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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 V3900 is positioned at rank 206 and the GeForce 9800 S is on rank 510, so the FirePro V3900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3900
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3900 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️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 V3900 and GeForce 9800 S
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.
GeForce 9800 S
The GeForce 9800 S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 636 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3900 scores 631 and the GeForce 9800 S reaches 636 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 9800 S uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V3900) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 S).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 631 | 636 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+471% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V3900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 S 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 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800 S). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3900) vs No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce 9800 S). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (FirePro V3900) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 S).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No NVENC (Tesla) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3900 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9800 S's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9800 S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3900) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3900 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9800 S launched at $150 and now averages $40. The FirePro V3900 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 15.9 (GeForce 9800 S) — the FirePro V3900 offers 32.1% better value. The FirePro V3900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce 9800 S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119-21% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0+32% | 15.9 |
| Codename | Cayman | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 24 2011 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #656 | #825 |
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