FirePro V8800 vs Radeon RX Vega 5

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Radeon RX Vega 5

2020Boost: 1400 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 RX Vega 5

2,356

+3.3%

Radeon HD 4870 X2

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon RX Vega 5 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 RX Vega 5
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 5 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.

FirePro V8800 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8800 and Radeon RX Vega 5

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 RX Vega 5

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the Radeon RX Vega 5 reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon RX Vega 5 uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon RX Vega 5
G3D Mark Score	2,281	2,356+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	800+150%	320

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon RX Vega 5
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 RX Vega 5 has 0 MB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon RX Vega 5
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V8800) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon RX Vega 5
DirectX	11.2	12 (FL 12_1)+7%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8800) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5).

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon RX Vega 5
Encoder	None	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the Radeon RX Vega 5's 15W — a 132.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro V8800	Radeon RX Vega 5
TDP	74W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	30.8	157.1+410%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (FirePro V8800) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).