FirePro V8700 vs Radeon 630

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 Radeon 630 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro V8700 vs Radeon 630: 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

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

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.
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1399% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.0 vs 15.8 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

Radeon 630

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,399 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1434.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.8 vs 1.0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅FirePro V8700 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 630 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 50W instead of 150W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon 630 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.3% in PassMark G3D (1,575 vs 1,539), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 630 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 14nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon 630 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,399 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1434.1% (15.8 vs 1.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro V8700 vs Radeon 630 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon 630

The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Radeon 630 reaches 1,575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon 630 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 512 (Radeon 630). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon 630
G3D Mark Score	1,539	1,575+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+150%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+49%	1.247 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon 630
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8700 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 630 carries 512 MB. FirePro V8700 gives you 700% 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 128-bit on the Radeon 630.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon 630
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the Radeon 630's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 350W (Radeon 630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon 630
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	10.3	31.5+206%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V8700 came in at $1499, while the Radeon 630 launched at $100. On MSRP, Radeon 630 was 93.3% cheaper ($1399 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.0 (FirePro V8700) vs 15.8 (Radeon 630) — the Radeon 630 offers 1480% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 630 (2019 vs 2011).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon 630
MSRP	$1499	$100-93%
Performance per Dollar	1.0	15.8+1480%
Codename	Cayman	Polaris 23
Release	May 24 2011	May 13 2019
Ranking	#656	#757

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