FirePro V7800 vs GeForce GTX 480M SLI
FirePro V7800
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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 V7800 is positioned at rank 257 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI is on rank 365, so the FirePro V7800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 V7800 and GeForce GTX 480M SLI
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 GTX 480M SLI
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,050 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI reaches 2,050 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 GTX 480M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,028 | 2,050+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+82% | 704 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V7800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480M SLI 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.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+10% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7800) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 480M SLI's 100W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 97°C.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-12% | 97°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 20.5+52% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7800 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $759 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $96 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | N11E-GTX-A3 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | May 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #656 | #637 |
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