FirePro V7800 vs Radeon RX Vega 11

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Radeon RX Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 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

Radeon RX Vega 11

2,094

+3.3%

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. The FirePro V7800 is positioned at rank #257 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega 11 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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	Radeon RX Vega 11
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
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

The Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $96 for the FirePro V7800, it costs 48% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 98.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7800	Radeon RX Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+98.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($96)	✅More affordable ($50)

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

Radeon RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7800 and Radeon RX Vega 11

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 RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 reaches 2,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11).

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	2,028	2,094+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+82%	704
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+5%	1.761 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	80+82%	44

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon RX Vega 11
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The FirePro V7800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	0 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7800) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon RX Vega 11
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_1)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7800) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7800) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX Vega 11).

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon RX Vega 11
Encoder	None	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 254mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon RX Vega 11
TDP	150W	35W-77%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	254mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	13.5	59.8+343%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $96, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 47.9% less ($46 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.1 (FirePro V7800) vs 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 98.6% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).