FirePro V5800 vs GeForce GTX 260
FirePro V5800
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GeForce GTX 260
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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 V5800 is positioned at rank 269 and the GeForce GTX 260 is on rank 293, so the FirePro V5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+357.1%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 $449), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2853.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2853.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($449) |
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 V5800 and GeForce GTX 260
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 GTX 260
The GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the GeForce GTX 260 reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 260 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 260). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800) vs 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260).
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,184 | 1,200+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+131% | 0.4769 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 28+75% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 260 has 896 MB. The FirePro V5800 offers 357.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V5800) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260) — the FirePro V5800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+357% | 0.875 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5800) vs 10_0 (GeForce GTX 260). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (FirePro V5800) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 260). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 260).
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 260's 182W — a 84.4% difference. The FirePro V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-59% | 182W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 59°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.0+142% | 6.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5800 launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 260 launched at $449 and now averages $449. The FirePro V5800 costs 96.7% less ($434 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.9 (FirePro V5800) vs 2.7 (GeForce GTX 260) — the FirePro V5800 offers 2822.2% better value. The FirePro V5800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | FirePro V5800 | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479 | $449-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-97% | $449 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.9+2822% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Juniper | GT200 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #780 | #821 |
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