FirePro V8700 vs Radeon R9 M275X / M375
FirePro V8700
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Radeon R9 M275X / M375
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R9 M275X / M375 is on rank 469, so the FirePro V8700 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 R9 M275X / M375
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V8700.
| Insight | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V8700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V8700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $170 (vs $300), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 72.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($170) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R9 M275X / M375
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 R9 M275X / M375
The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Radeon R9 M275X / M375 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 R9 M275X / M375 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X / M375).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,539 | 1,575+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+57% | 1.184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V8700) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) — the FirePro V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12_0+19% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8700) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M275X / M375's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M275X / M375). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 254mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 254mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 21.0+104% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon R9 M275X / M375 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The FirePro V8700 costs 43.3% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 5.3 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) — the FirePro V8700 offers 71.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $300-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170-43% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1+72% | 5.3 |
| Codename | Cayman | Venus |
| Release | May 24 2011 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #656 | #746 |
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