FirePro V5700 vs GeForce GT 320
FirePro V5700
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GeForce GT 320
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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 V5700 is positioned at rank 368 and the GeForce GT 320 is on rank 201, so the GeForce GT 320 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 GT 320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 320 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce GT 320 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V5700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 320 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 GT 320
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 GT 320
The GeForce GT 320 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 470 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5700 scores 465 and the GeForce GT 320 reaches 470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 320 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V5700) vs 384 (GeForce GT 320). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 465 | 470+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+65% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+122% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V5700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 320 has 1 GB. The FirePro V5700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V5700) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 320). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5700) vs None (GeForce GT 320). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 320).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5700 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 320's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 320 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5700) vs 250W (GeForce GT 320). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 175mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 15.7+406% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5700 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 320 launched at $79 and now averages $30. The FirePro V5700 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (FirePro V5700) vs 15.7 (GeForce GT 320) — the FirePro V5700 offers 48.4% better value. The GeForce GT 320 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $79-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.3+48% | 15.7 |
| Codename | Cayman | GP108 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #656 | #641 |
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