FirePro V9800 vs FirePro 3D V9800

FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

FirePro 3D V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V9800

150

2,727

0.0%

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon R9 M360

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2,812

+3.1%

Radeon R9 M370X

Radeon RX 7500

Radeon HD 5870

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

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 V9800 is positioned at rank 368 and the FirePro 3D V9800 is on rank 365, so the FirePro 3D V9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 V9800

#353

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18940%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

100%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

100%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

91%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

87%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

85%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

83%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

78%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

78%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

78%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

77%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

74%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

72%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

72%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

68%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

68%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V9800

#349

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#373

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V9800.

Insight	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V9800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $250), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 222.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+222.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($80)

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 V9800 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V9800 and FirePro 3D V9800

FirePro V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

FirePro 3D V9800

The FirePro 3D V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,812 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the FirePro 3D V9800 reaches 2,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro 3D V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800).

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
G3D Mark Score	2,727	2,812+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	TeraScale 3
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V9800) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V9800). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
DirectX	11.2	11.2
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs None (FirePro 3D V9800). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V9800).

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the FirePro 3D V9800's 150W — a 0% difference. The FirePro 3D V9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90.

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro 3D V9800
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C-6%	90
Perf/Watt	18.2	18.7+3%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the FirePro 3D V9800 launched at $3499 and now averages $80. The FirePro 3D V9800 costs 68% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (FirePro V9800) vs 35.1 (FirePro 3D V9800) — the FirePro 3D V9800 offers 222% better value.