FirePro V5900 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
FirePro V5900
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 $350), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2262.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2262.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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.
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232+1% | 1,217 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1024+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+225% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V5900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has 512 MB. The FirePro V5900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.4+34% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 and now averages $350. The FirePro V5900 costs 95.7% less ($335 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the FirePro V5900 offers 2245.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $350-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-96% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+2246% | 3.5 |
| Codename | Cayman | Trinidad |
| Release | May 24 2011 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #812 | #467 |
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