FirePro V8700 vs Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 FirePro V8700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $170 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 32% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 46.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($170) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,539 | 1,546 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1408+10% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+150% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 88+10% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 3 5300U has 512 MB. The FirePro V8700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V8700) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 15.5+50% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 and now averages $250. The FirePro V8700 costs 32% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the FirePro V8700 offers 46.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $250-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170-32% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1+47% | 6.2 |
| Codename | Cayman | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #656 | #336 |
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