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.

FirePro V8800 vs Radeon R7 250X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro V8800 vs Radeon R7 250X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V8800

2010

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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1414.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 22.9 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌27.1% longer card at 267mm vs 210mm.

Radeon R7 250X

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1406.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.9 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Measures 210mm instead of 267mm, a 57mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro V8800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (2,281 vs 2,269), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V8800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 250X makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,400 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1406.2% (22.9 vs 1.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 250X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro V8800 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro V8800 vs Radeon R7 250X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 250X carries 2 GB. FirePro V8800 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V8800 and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 250X.

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

At launch, the FirePro V8800 came in at $1499, while the Radeon R7 250X launched at $99. On MSRP, Radeon R7 250X was 93.4% cheaper ($1400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.5 (FirePro V8800) vs 22.9 (Radeon R7 250X) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 1426.7% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R7 250X (2014 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon R7 250X
MSRP	$1499	$99-93%
Performance per Dollar	1.5	22.9+1427%
Codename	Juniper	Cape Verde
Release	April 26 2010	February 13 2014
Ranking	#780	#655

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