FirePro V7800
VS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

FirePro V7800 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

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. 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
111%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
110%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
110%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
110%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
109%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
109%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
107%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
105%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
104%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
104%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
104%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
103%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
102%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
101%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
101%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
100%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
99%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
98%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
98%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
96%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
95%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
94%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
93%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
92%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
92%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
91%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
91%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
90%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
89%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1457.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7800.

InsightFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1457.1%)
Leading raw performance (+1457.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (254mm)
Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $96), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 153.4% better value per dollar than the FirePro V7800.

InsightFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+153.4%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($96)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)

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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 1457.1%. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
2,028
31,578+1457%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
40 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
1280
7680+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.856 TFLOPS
40.09 TFLOPS+2060%
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
80
240+200%
L1 Cache
0.31 MB
7.5 MB+2319%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
48 MB+9500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro V7800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7800) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
12 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
48 MB+9500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX
11.2
12 Ultimate+7%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7800) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7800) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder
None
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 62.1% difference. The FirePro V7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 285mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP
150W-47%
285W
Recommended PSU
350W-50%
700W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
254mm
285mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
13.5
110.8+721%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $96, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The FirePro V7800 costs 83.7% less ($494 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.1 (FirePro V7800) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 153.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V7800GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP
$759-5%
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$96-84%
$590
Performance per Dollar
21.1
53.5+154%
Codename
Cayman
AD104
Release
May 24 2011
January 3 2023
Ranking
#656
#11