FirePro V3900 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
FirePro V3900
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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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is on rank 207, 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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V3900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B.
| Insight | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $89 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B, it costs 66% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 197.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+197.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) |
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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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.
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3900 scores 631 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B reaches 629 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V3900) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 631 | 629 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 4096+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+2478% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 80 | 256+220% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V3900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has 512 MB. The FirePro V3900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V3900) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3900 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 300W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro V3900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3900) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-50% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.2+100% | 2.1 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3900 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119 and now averages $89. The FirePro V3900 costs 66.3% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 7.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the FirePro V3900 offers 195.8% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | $119 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-66% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0+196% | 7.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | Navi 48 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #656 | #23 |
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