FirePro V8800 vs GeForce GTX 560M SLI
FirePro V8800
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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 V8800 is positioned at rank 319 and the GeForce GTX 560M SLI is on rank 163, so the GeForce GTX 560M SLI 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 GeForce GTX 560M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 GeForce GTX 560M SLI.
| Insight | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V8800 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce GTX 560M SLI
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.
GeForce GTX 560M SLI
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,274 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the GeForce GTX 560M SLI reaches 2,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 560M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,281 | 2,274 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V8800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560M SLI has 2 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V8800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+10% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8800) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M SLI).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 560M SLI's 100W — a 29.9% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-26% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.8+36% | 22.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 560M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Juniper | N12E-GS |
| Release | April 26 2010 | January 6 2011 |
| Ranking | #780 | #632 |
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