FirePro V7800 vs GeForce GT 645

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce GT 645

2012Core: Up to 710 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V7800

150

2,028

+1.1%

Radeon HD 4850 X2

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce GT 645

2,006

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

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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 V7800 is positioned at rank 257 and the GeForce GT 645 is on rank 242, so the GeForce GT 645 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 V7800

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

100%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#240

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5533%

#256

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

100%

#258

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#259

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#260

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

96%

#263

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#264

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

93%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#268

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#269

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#270

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 645

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#232

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

536%

#234

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

486%

#235

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

485%

#239

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

441%

#240

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

438%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

93%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

93%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 645.

Insight	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 645 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $96), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 533.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+533.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($96)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 V7800 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 645 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7800 and GeForce GT 645

FirePro V7800

The FirePro V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,028 points.

GeForce GT 645

The GeForce GT 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,006 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the GeForce GT 645 reaches 2,006 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 645 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 384 (GeForce GT 645). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 645).

Feature	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
G3D Mark Score	2,028+1%	2,006
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+233%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+241%	0.5445 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+900%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
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)

The FirePro V7800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 645 has 2 GB. The FirePro V7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7800) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 645) — the FirePro V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 645). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7800) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 645). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7800) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 645).

Feature	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
Encoder	None	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 2.3	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 645's 32W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce GT 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (GeForce GT 645). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro V7800	GeForce GT 645
TDP	150W	32W-79%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	13.5	62.7+364%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $96, while the GeForce GT 645 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 645 costs 84.4% less ($81 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.1 (FirePro V7800) vs 133.7 (GeForce GT 645) — the GeForce GT 645 offers 533.6% better value. The GeForce GT 645 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).