FirePro V5800 vs GeForce 830A

FirePro V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz

GeForce 830A

2014Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5800

1,184

+0.9%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 A8-7680

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

1,173

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4060

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 V5800 is positioned at rank 269 and the GeForce 830A is on rank 344, so the FirePro V5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 V5800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

95%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

94%

#254

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5981%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

100%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

99%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#274

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

96%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

94%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

91%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

89%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830A

#334

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

926%

#336

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

839%

#337

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

837%

#341

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

761%

#342

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

756%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

93%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 830A.

Insight	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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.

FirePro V5800 Benchmark Check

GeForce 830A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5800 and GeForce 830A

FirePro V5800

The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.

GeForce 830A

The GeForce 830A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the GeForce 830A reaches 1,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 830A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 256 (GeForce 830A). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A).

Feature	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
G3D Mark Score	1,184	1,173
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+213%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS+88%	0.5888 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+150%	16
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 830A has 512 MB. The FirePro V5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro V5800) vs 1 MB (GeForce 830A) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (FirePro V5800) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A).

Feature	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
Encoder	No	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	VP6
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the GeForce 830A's 33W — a 76.6% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 350W (GeForce 830A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 59°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro V5800	GeForce 830A
TDP	74W	33W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	59°C-26%	80
Perf/Watt	16.0	35.5+122%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5800 launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 830A launched at $100 and now averages $30. The FirePro V5800 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.9 (FirePro V5800) vs 39.1 (GeForce 830A) — the FirePro V5800 offers 101.8% better value. The GeForce 830A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).