FirePro V5900 vs FirePro 3D V8700
FirePro V5900
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FirePro 3D V8700
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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 V5900 is positioned at rank 290 and the FirePro 3D V8700 is on rank 365, so the FirePro V5900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8700.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $1,229), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 8270% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8270%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229) |
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 V5900 and FirePro 3D V8700
FirePro V5900
The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.
FirePro 3D V8700
The FirePro 3D V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,206 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the FirePro 3D V8700 reaches 1,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro 3D V8700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232+2% | 1,206 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+467% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V5900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8700 has 1 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V5900) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V8700's 274W — a 114% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 254mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 254mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 16.4+273% | 4.4 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $1229. The FirePro V5900 costs 98.8% less ($1214 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) — the FirePro V5900 offers 8110% better value. The FirePro 3D V8700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-60% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-99% | $1229 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+8110% | 1.0 |
| Codename | Cayman | Tahiti |
| Release | May 24 2011 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #812 | #423 |
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