FirePro V8700 vs Intel UHD Graphics

FirePro V8700

2011Core: 725 MHz
VS
Intel

Intel UHD Graphics

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 750 MHz
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FirePro V8700 vs Intel UHD Graphics Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro V8700 vs Intel UHD Graphics: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V8700

2011

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • 2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 1400% higher power demand at 150W vs 10W.

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

  • FirePro V8700 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Intel UHD Graphics is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 10W instead of 150W, a 140W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro V8700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.9% in PassMark G3D (1,539 vs 1,511), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Intel UHD Graphics is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 10nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V8700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, FirePro V8700 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p headroom, Intel UHD Graphics has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro V8700 vs Intel UHD Graphics Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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

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).

FeatureFirePro V8700Intel 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)

FeatureFirePro V8700Intel UHD Graphics
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8700 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics carries 0 MB. FirePro V8700 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V8700 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics.

FeatureFirePro V8700Intel UHD Graphics
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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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.

FeatureFirePro V8700Intel 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%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V8700 came in at $1499, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics was 100+% cheaper ($1499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.0 (FirePro V8700) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics (2021 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V8700Intel UHD Graphics
MSRP
$1499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
1.0
Infinity
Codename
Cayman
Jasper Lake GT1
Release
May 24 2011
January 11 2021
Ranking
#656
#666

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