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FirePro V9800 vs GeForce GTX 465

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FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz
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GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz
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FirePro V9800 vs GeForce GTX 465 Performance Spectrum

FirePro V9800
4 GB 150
2,727
+2.8%
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brand logoRadeon RX 6500M
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brand logoRadeon RX 7800M
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GeForce GTX 465
1 GB 200
2,654
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 285
brand logoGeForce GTX 580M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 485M
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 12GB
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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.

FirePro V9800 vs GeForce GTX 465: 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 V9800

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    1154.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,499 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.8 vs 9.5 G3D/$ ($3,499 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
  • ❌10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

GeForce GTX 465

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $3,220 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 1120.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.5 vs 0.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
  • ✅Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro V9800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (2,727 vs 2,654), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V9800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM and a newer 2011 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 465 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,220 cheaper on MSRP at $279 vs $3,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1120.5% (9.5 vs 0.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 465 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro V9800 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro V9800 vs GeForce GTX 465 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the GeForce GTX 465 reaches 2,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 465 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 465). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465).

FeatureFirePro V9800GeForce GTX 465
G3D Mark Score
2,727+3%
2,654
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Fermi
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1280+264%
352
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.856 TFLOPS+117%
0.8554 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+82%
44
L1 Cache
320 KB
704 KB+120%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 465 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V9800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro V9800GeForce GTX 465
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V9800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 465 carries 1 GB. FirePro V9800 gives you 300% 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 V9800 and 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 465.

FeatureFirePro V9800GeForce GTX 465
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+300%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V9800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro V9800GeForce GTX 465
DirectX
11.2
12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan
None
N/A
OpenGL
4.4
4.5+2%
Max Displays
6+200%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs None (GeForce GTX 465). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 465).

FeatureFirePro V9800GeForce GTX 465
Encoder
None
None
Decoder
UVD 2.3
VP4
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 GeForce GTX 465's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro V9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

FeatureFirePro V9800GeForce GTX 465
TDP
150W-25%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
267mm
241mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
85
Perf/Watt
18.2+37%
13.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V9800 came in at $3499, while the GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 465 was 92% cheaper ($3220 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.8 (FirePro V9800) vs 9.5 (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 1087.5% better value. The newer card here is FirePro V9800 (2011 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro V9800GeForce GTX 465
MSRP
$3499
$279-92%
Performance per Dollar
0.8
9.5+1087%
Codename
Cayman
GF100
Release
May 24 2011
May 31 2010
Ranking
#656
#618
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