GeForce 605 vs FirePro 3D V3750
GeForce 605
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FirePro 3D V3750
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce 605 is positioned at rank 115 and the FirePro 3D V3750 is on rank 307, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V3750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 605 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 24% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 605 and FirePro 3D V3750
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
FirePro 3D V3750
The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 605 scores 330 and the FirePro 3D V3750 reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 605 is built on Kepler while the FirePro 3D V3750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 605) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 341+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+403% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 512 KB+1500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 605 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB. The GeForce 605 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce 605) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 605) vs UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750). Decoder: VP5 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | VP5 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 605 draws 65W versus the FirePro 3D V3750's 274W — a 123.3% difference. The GeForce 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 605) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3750). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-76% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+325% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 605 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The FirePro 3D V3750 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.0 (GeForce 605) vs 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro 3D V3750 offers 23.6% better value. The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-85% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.0 | 13.6+24% |
| Codename | GK107 | Tahiti |
| Release | June 5 2012 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #837 | #423 |
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