FirePro V9800 vs GeForce GTX 770M

FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce GTX 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 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

2,784

+2.1%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 GeForce GTX 770M is on rank 54, so the GeForce GTX 770M 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 GeForce GTX 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

92%

#44

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

195%

#46

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

177%

#47

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

176%

#51

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

160%

#52

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

159%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V9800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $250), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 538.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+538.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

GeForce GTX 770M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V9800 and GeForce GTX 770M

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.

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the GeForce GTX 770M reaches 2,784 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 770M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 770M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M).

Feature	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
G3D Mark Score	2,727	2,784+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+33%	960
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+21%	1.53 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB+300%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V9800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770M has 3 GB. The FirePro V9800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V9800) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) — the FirePro V9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V9800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M).

Feature	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
Encoder	None	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 770M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro V9800	GeForce GTX 770M
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	18.2	37.1+104%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770M costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (FirePro V9800) vs 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 538.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).