FirePro V7800 vs Radeon R9 M385
FirePro V7800
Popular choices:
Radeon R9 M385
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 Radeon R9 M385 is on rank 420, 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 Radeon R9 M385
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M385 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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 Radeon R9 M385 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M385 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $96), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 62.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7800 | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($96) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 Radeon R9 M385
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.
Radeon R9 M385
The Radeon R9 M385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,061 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the Radeon R9 M385 reaches 2,061 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 Radeon R9 M385 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,028 | 2,061+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+43% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+4% | 1.792 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+43% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7800) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M385) — the FirePro V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M385's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M385 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 27.5+104% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $96, while the Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 and now averages $60. The Radeon R9 M385 costs 37.5% less ($36 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.1 (FirePro V7800) vs 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) — the Radeon R9 M385 offers 63% better value. The Radeon R9 M385 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $759 | $300-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $96 | $60-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.1 | 34.4+63% |
| Codename | Cayman | Strato |
| Release | May 24 2011 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #656 | #674 |
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 Radeon R9 M385
