FirePro V5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

FirePro V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz
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FirePro V5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro V5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V5800

2010

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro V5800 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2010 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 957.1% higher power demand at 74W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 7W instead of 74W, a 67W reduction.
  • More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $479 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (1,200 vs 1,184), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V5800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V5800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureFirePro V5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,184
1,200+1%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
40 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
800+1150%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) carries 0 MB. FirePro V5800 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V5800 and System on the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU).

FeatureFirePro V5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5800) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro V5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX
11.2
12 (12_1)+7%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (FirePro V5800) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureFirePro V5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder
No
QuickSync
Decoder
UVD 2.3
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W — a 165.4% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 59°C vs 75.

FeatureFirePro V5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
74W
7W-91%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
59°C-21%
75
Perf/Watt
16.0
171.4+971%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V5800 came in at $479, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($479 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro V5800) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) (2020 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro V5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$479
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.5
Infinity
Codename
Juniper
Lakefield GT2
Release
April 26 2010
May 28 2020
Ranking
#780
#893

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