FirePro V8700 vs Radeon HD 6790

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%

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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 6790 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 6790
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $170), it costs 12% less, resulting in a 16.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 6790
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)	✅More affordable ($149)

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 6790

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 6790

The Radeon HD 6790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 840 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,567 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Radeon HD 6790 reaches 1,567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 6790 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6790). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 1.344 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 6790
G3D Mark Score	1,539	1,567+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280+60%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+38%	1.344 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L1 Cache	320 KB+100%	160 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 6790
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 6790 has 1 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 6790
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6790). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 6790
DirectX	10.1	11.2 (11_0)+11%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8700) vs None (Radeon HD 6790). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 6790
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 2.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6790's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 80.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Radeon HD 6790
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	254mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	60-25%	80
Perf/Watt	10.3	10.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon HD 6790 costs 12.4% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) — the Radeon HD 6790 offers 15.4% better value.