FirePro V8700 vs GeForce GTX 550 Ti

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

1,558

+1.2%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

TITAN V

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 550 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $170), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 588.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+588.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8700 and GeForce GTX 550 Ti

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 550 Ti

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the GeForce GTX 550 Ti reaches 1,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti).

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,539	1,558+1%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280+567%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+169%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80+150%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
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 550 Ti has 3 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V8700) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) — the FirePro V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti).

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Encoder	None	—
Decoder	UVD 2.0	—
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 550 Ti's 116W — a 25.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
TDP	150W	116W-23%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	10.3	13.4+30%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 85.3% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 584.6% better value.