FirePro V5900 vs FirePro 3D V8750

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz

FirePro 3D V8750

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5900

1,232

0.0%

1,272

+3.2%

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 V8750 is on rank 370, so the FirePro V5900 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 V5900

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

97%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#275

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7171%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

96%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#301

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

88%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

85%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8750

#355

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

20807%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

100%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

96%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

93%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

92%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

86%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

86%

#376

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

86%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

82%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

79%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

79%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

75%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

75%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

66%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

62%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

61%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V5900.

Insight	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3128.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3128.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 V5900 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V8750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5900 and FirePro 3D V8750

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 V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 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: 1,272 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the FirePro 3D V8750 reaches 1,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
G3D Mark Score	1,232	1,272+3%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V5900) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 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 V8750). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
DirectX	11.2+11%	10.1
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.4+38%	3.2
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750). 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 V8750).

Feature	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
Encoder	None	UVD 2
Decoder	UVD 3.1	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 114% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 254mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 90°C.

Feature	FirePro V5900	FirePro 3D V8750
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)	80-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	16.4+257%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 and now averages $500. The FirePro V5900 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro V5900 offers 3184% better value. The FirePro 3D V8750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).