FirePro V8700 vs Intel UHD Graphics
FirePro V8700
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Intel UHD Graphics likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics.
| Insight | FirePro V8700 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V8700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 V8700 and Intel UHD Graphics
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.
Intel UHD Graphics
The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Intel UHD Graphics reaches 1,511 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,539+2% | 1,511 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Generation 11.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 10 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 1280+400% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+383% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V8700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics has 0 MB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W — a 175% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 10W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 151.1+1367% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics costs 100+% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | Cayman | Jasper Lake GT1 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | January 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #656 | #666 |
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