FirePro V7800 vs Quadro P520

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Quadro P520

2019Core: 1303 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V7800

150

2,028

0.0%

Radeon HD 4850 X2

Radeon HD 5770

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Quadro P520

2,034

+0.3%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 P520 is on rank 111, so the Quadro P520 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 Quadro P520

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

98%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

94%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

93%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

92%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

91%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

89%

#96

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1089%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

96%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

93%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

93%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

92%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

90%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P520 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Quadro P520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V7800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7800.

Insight	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $96 versus $150 for the Quadro P520, it costs 36% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+55.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($96)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Quadro P520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7800 and Quadro P520

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 P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the Quadro P520 reaches 2,034 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520).

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	2,028	2,034
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+233%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+62%	1.147 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+233%	24
L1 Cache	320 KB+122%	144 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 157.1% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
TDP	150W	18W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	13.5	113.0+737%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $96, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The FirePro V7800 costs 36% less ($54 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.1 (FirePro V7800) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the FirePro V7800 offers 55.1% better value. The Quadro P520 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).