FirePro V3900 vs GeForce GT 710
FirePro V3900
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GeForce GT 710
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 710 is on rank 87, so the GeForce GT 710 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 GT 710
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 710 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 GT 710
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 GT 710
The GeForce GT 710 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 619 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3900 scores 631 and the GeForce GT 710 reaches 619 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 710 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V3900) vs 384 (GeForce GT 710). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 710).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 631+2% | 619 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+143% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 710 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 710 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V3900) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 710) — the FirePro V3900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 710). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3900) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 710). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (FirePro V3900) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 710).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3900 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 710's 64W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 710 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3900) vs 300W (GeForce GT 710). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 55°C.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 64W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 145mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 55°C-31% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.2 | 9.7+131% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3900 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 710 launched at $35 and now averages $50. The FirePro V3900 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 12.4 (GeForce GT 710) — the FirePro V3900 offers 69.4% better value. The GeForce GT 710 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | GeForce GT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | $35-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0+69% | 12.4 |
| Codename | Cayman | GK107 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #656 | #777 |
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