FirePro V8800 vs Radeon R7 250X

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Radeon R7 250X

2014Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V8800

2,281

+0.5%

Radeon HD 6770

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon R7 250X

2,269

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

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 FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 Radeon R7 250X.

Insight	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 250X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 231.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 R7 250X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8800 and Radeon R7 250X

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 R7 250X

The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the Radeon R7 250X reaches 2,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 250X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 640 (Radeon R7 250X). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
G3D Mark Score	2,281	2,269
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+25%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	1.216 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	80 KB	160 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
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 R7 250X 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	Radeon R7 250X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V8800) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
DirectX	11.2	12 (FL 11_1)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8800) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250X). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the Radeon R7 250X's 80W — a 7.8% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 400W (Radeon R7 250X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
TDP	74W-8%	80W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	210mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	30.8+8%	28.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 250X costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (FirePro V8800) vs 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 231.6% better value. The Radeon R7 250X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
MSRP	$1499	$99-93%
Avg Price (30d)	$100	$30-70%
Performance per Dollar	22.8	75.6+232%
Codename	Juniper	Cape Verde
Release	April 26 2010	February 13 2014
Ranking	#780	#655