FirePro V3900 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro V3900

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V3900

150

631

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

10,064

+1494.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 V3900 is positioned at rank #206 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1494.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V3900.

Insight	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1494.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1494.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 697.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+697.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3900 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro V3900 scores 631 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1494.9%. The FirePro V3900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V3900) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	631	10,064+1495%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+378%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V3900) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V3900) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (FirePro V3900) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 3.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V3900 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FirePro V3900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3900) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro V3900	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	168mm	173mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	4.2	55.9+1231%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V3900 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The FirePro V3900 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 698.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).