FirePro V5700 vs GeForce 8800M GTX

FirePro V5700

2011Core: 725 MHz
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GeForce 8800M GTX

2008Core: 500 MHz
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FirePro V5700 vs GeForce 8800M GTX Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro V5700 vs GeForce 8800M GTX: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V5700

2011

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce 8800M GTX

2008

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro V5700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (465 vs 462), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V5700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 40nm process instead of 65nm, and a newer 2011 generation instead of 2008. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V5700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro V5700 vs GeForce 8800M GTX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro V5700

The FirePro V5700 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: 465 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce 8800M GTX

The GeForce 8800M GTX 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: 462 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5700 scores 465 and the GeForce 8800M GTX reaches 462 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 8800M GTX uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V5700) vs 224 (GeForce 8800M GTX).

FeatureFirePro V5700GeForce 8800M GTX
G3D Mark Score
465
462
Architecture
TeraScale 3
G9x
Process Node
40 nm
65 nm
Shading Units
1280+471%
224

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 8800M GTX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V5700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro V5700GeForce 8800M GTX
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5700 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800M GTX carries 512 MB. FirePro V5700 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V5700 and 64-bit on the GeForce 8800M GTX.

FeatureFirePro V5700GeForce 8800M GTX
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V5700) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro V5700GeForce 8800M GTX
DirectX
10.1
10.0
Vulkan
N/A
None
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5700) vs No (GeForce 8800M GTX). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTX).

FeatureFirePro V5700GeForce 8800M GTX
Encoder
None
No
Decoder
UVD 2.2
PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5700 draws 150W versus the GeForce 8800M GTX's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8800M GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5700) vs 350W (GeForce 8800M GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 95°C.

FeatureFirePro V5700GeForce 8800M GTX
TDP
150W
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-21%
95°C
Perf/Watt
3.1
3.1
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro V5700 (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureFirePro V5700GeForce 8800M GTX
MSRP
$599
Codename
Cayman
NB9E-GTX
Release
May 24 2011
July 15 2008
Ranking
#656
#825

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