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FirePro V7800 vs GeForce GTX 765M

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FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz
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GeForce GTX 765M

2013Core: 850 MHzBoost: 863 MHz
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FirePro V7800 vs GeForce GTX 765M Performance Spectrum

FirePro V7800
4 GB 150
2,028
+0.7%
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GeForce GTX 765M
2 GB 75
2,014
0.0%
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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.

FirePro V7800 vs GeForce GTX 765M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V7800

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($759 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 765M

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $759 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro V7800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (2,028 vs 2,014), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V7800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V7800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro V7800 vs GeForce GTX 765M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 765M

The GeForce GTX 765M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 863 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,014 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the GeForce GTX 765M reaches 2,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 765M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 765M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 1.326 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 765M).

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce GTX 765M
G3D Mark Score
2,028
2,014
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Kepler
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280+67%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.856 TFLOPS+40%
1.326 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+25%
64
L1 Cache
320 KB+400%
64 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 765M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V7800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce GTX 765M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 765M carries 2 GB. FirePro V7800 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V7800 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 765M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7800) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 765M) — the FirePro V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce GTX 765M
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 GTX 765M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce GTX 765M
DirectX
11.2
12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan
None
1.2
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7800) vs 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 765M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 765M).

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce GTX 765M
Encoder
None
1st Gen NVENC
Decoder
UVD 2.3
1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 765M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 765M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce GTX 765M
TDP
150W
75W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
254mm
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Height
111mm
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Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
13.5
26.9+99%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 765M (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce GTX 765M
MSRP
$759
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Codename
Cayman
GK106
Release
May 24 2011
May 30 2013
Ranking
#656
#680
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