FirePro V5700 vs GeForce 8800M GTX
FirePro V5700
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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 V5700 is positioned at rank 368 and the GeForce 8800M GTX is on rank 378, so the FirePro V5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800M GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800M GTX.
| Insight | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V5700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 V5700 and GeForce 8800M GTX
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.
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).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V5700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800M GTX has 512 MB. The FirePro V5700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
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.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
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).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 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 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5700 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 24 2011 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #656 | #825 |
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