FirePro V5800 vs Radeon R7 +8G

FirePro V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Radeon R7 +8G

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 915 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5800

1,184

0.0%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 A8-7680

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

1,191

+0.6%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 A8-7680

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

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 Radeon R7 +8G is on rank 217, so the Radeon R7 +8G 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 Radeon R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 +8G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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	Radeon R7 +8G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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	📏 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 $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V5800	Radeon R7 +8G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)

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

Radeon R7 +8G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5800 and Radeon R7 +8G

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.

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the Radeon R7 +8G reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 +8G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 640 (Radeon R7 +8G). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G).

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon R7 +8G
G3D Mark Score	1,184	1,191
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+25%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	1.171 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	80 KB	160 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon R7 +8G
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 +8G 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.

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon R7 +8G
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5800) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 +8G). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon R7 +8G
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_1)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (FirePro V5800) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 +8G).

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon R7 +8G
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the Radeon R7 +8G's 30W — a 84.6% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 350W (Radeon R7 +8G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 59°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon R7 +8G
TDP	74W	30W-59%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	59°C-21%	75
Perf/Watt	16.0	39.7+148%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5800 launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 and now averages $20. The FirePro V5800 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.9 (FirePro V5800) vs 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the FirePro V5800 offers 32.6% better value. The Radeon R7 +8G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).