FirePro V8700 vs Radeon HD 4890

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 Radeon HD 4890 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 HD 4890
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4890 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4890 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $170), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 583.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 4890
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+583.1%)
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 Radeon HD 4890

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 HD 4890

The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 4890
G3D Mark Score	1,539	1,546
Architecture	TeraScale 3	TeraScale
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1280+60%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+36%	1.36 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L1 Cache	320 KB+100%	160 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 4890
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V8700) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4890) — the FirePro V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 4890
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 4890).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 4890
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 Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 23.5% difference. The FirePro V8700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 4890
TDP	150W-21%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	10.3+27%	8.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4890 costs 85.3% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Radeon HD 4890 offers 579.1% better value. The FirePro V8700 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).