FirePro V8700 vs Radeon 630
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V8700 is positioned at rank 347 and the Radeon 630 is on rank 292, so the Radeon 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 630 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 630 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 Radeon 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $170 for the FirePro V8700, it costs 71% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 248% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V8700 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+248%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Radeon 630
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V8700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 630 has 512 MB. The FirePro V8700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| 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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon 630 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon 630 costs 70.6% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 31.5 (Radeon 630) — the Radeon 630 offers 246.2% better value. The Radeon 630 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $100-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170 | $50-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | 31.5+246% |
| Codename | Cayman | Polaris 23 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #656 | #757 |
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