FirePro V8700 vs Radeon Vega 8
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 Vega 8 is on rank 363, 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 Vega 8
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 8 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 Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $170 for the FirePro V8700, it costs 76% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 333.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+333.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Vega 8
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 Vega 8
The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Radeon Vega 8 reaches 1,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,539 | 1,569+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+186% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+9% | 1.702 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+186% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 has 0 MB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the Radeon Vega 8's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 45W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 34.9+239% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 76.5% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 330.8% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V8700 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $150-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170 | $40-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | 39.2+331% |
| Codename | Cayman | Cezanne |
| Release | May 24 2011 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #656 | #601 |
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