FirePro V7800 vs Quadro 5000M
FirePro V7800
Popular choices:
Quadro 5000M
Popular choices:
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 Quadro 5000M is on rank 15, so the Quadro 5000M 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 Quadro 5000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 | Quadro 5000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| 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 Quadro 5000M 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 Quadro 5000M
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.
Quadro 5000M
The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the Quadro 5000M reaches 2,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro 5000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 320 (Quadro 5000M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Quadro 5000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,028 | 2,060+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+300% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+258% | 0.5184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 640 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Quadro 5000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V7800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 5000M has 2 GB. The FirePro V7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Quadro 5000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the Quadro 5000M's 100W — a 40% difference. The Quadro 5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (Quadro 5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Quadro 5000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 20.6+53% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7800 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Quadro 5000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $759 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $96 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GF100 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | July 27 2010 |
| Ranking | #656 | #675 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on FirePro V7800 and Quadro 5000M
