FirePro V8800 vs Radeon HD 5970

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Radeon HD 5970

2009Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V8800

2,281

0.0%

Radeon HD 6770

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon HD 5970

294

2,297

+0.7%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 V8800 is positioned at rank #319 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800

#304

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 5970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 5970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5970 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $100), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

FirePro V8800 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5970 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8800 and Radeon HD 5970

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.

Radeon HD 5970

The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
G3D Mark Score	2,281	2,297
Architecture	TeraScale 2	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	800	1600 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	2.32 TFLOPS ×2+110%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	40	80 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	80 KB	320 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5970 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V8800) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5970) — the Radeon HD 5970 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V8800) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
DirectX	11.2	11.2
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8800) vs None (Radeon HD 5970). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 119.6% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon HD 5970
TDP	74W-75%	294W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C-6%	90
Perf/Watt	30.8+295%	7.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 5970 launched at $699 and now averages $100. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (FirePro V8800) vs 23.0 (Radeon HD 5970) — the Radeon HD 5970 offers 0.9% better value. The FirePro V8800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).