FirePro V8700 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro V8700

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V8700

150

1,539

0.0%

Radeon R5 M435

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

10,064

+553.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 V8700 is positioned at rank #347 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 V8700

#332

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 553.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V8700.

Insight	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-553.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+553.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $170), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 1752.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1752.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)	✅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.

FirePro V8700 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8700 and GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 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: 1,539 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 553.9%. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,539	10,064+554%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+378%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V8700) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	10.1	12+19%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8700) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 2.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FirePro V8700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	254mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	10.3	55.9+443%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 64.7% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1742.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).