FirePro V8800 vs FirePro V7900
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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 V8800 is positioned at rank 319 and the FirePro V7900 is on rank 279, so the FirePro V7900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7900.
| Insight | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 (267mm) | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V8800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $120), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 V8800 and FirePro V7900
FirePro V8800
The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.
FirePro V7900
The FirePro V7900 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: 2,261 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the FirePro V7900 reaches 2,261 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro V7900 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7900). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,281 | 2,261 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+68% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V8800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V8800) vs 512 KB (FirePro V7900) — the FirePro V7900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V8800) vs 11.2 (FirePro V7900). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8800) vs None (FirePro V7900). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro V7900).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the FirePro V7900's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 350W (FirePro V7900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 100°C.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-51% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 279mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-15% | 100°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.8+104% | 15.1 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro V7900 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The FirePro V8800 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (FirePro V8800) vs 18.8 (FirePro V7900) — the FirePro V8800 offers 21.3% better value. The FirePro V7900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro V7900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $999-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-17% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8+21% | 18.8 |
| Codename | Juniper | Cayman |
| Release | April 26 2010 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #780 | #656 |
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