FirePro V7800 vs Radeon TM R9 A360

CPU

GPU

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Radeon TM R9 A360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 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 TM R9 A360

2,060

+1.6%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon TM R9 A360 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	Radeon TM R9 A360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon TM R9 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon TM R9 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $96), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 387.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7800	Radeon TM R9 A360
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+387.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($96)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 TM R9 A360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7800 and Radeon TM R9 A360

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 TM R9 A360

The Radeon TM R9 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the Radeon TM R9 A360 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 Radeon TM R9 A360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 512 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon TM R9 A360).

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon TM R9 A360
G3D Mark Score	2,028	2,060+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+150%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+96%	0.9472 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon TM R9 A360
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 TM R9 A360 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7800) vs 256 KB (Radeon TM R9 A360) — the FirePro V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon TM R9 A360
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7800) vs 12_0 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon TM R9 A360
DirectX	11.2	12_0+7%
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7800) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon TM R9 A360
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the Radeon TM R9 A360's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (Radeon TM R9 A360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Radeon TM R9 A360
TDP	150W	30W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	13.5	68.7+409%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $96, while the Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The Radeon TM R9 A360 costs 79.2% less ($76 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.1 (FirePro V7800) vs 103.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) — the Radeon TM R9 A360 offers 388.2% better value. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).