GeForce 820A vs FirePro 3D V5700
GeForce 820A
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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 820A is positioned at rank 452 and the FirePro 3D V5700 is on rank 355, so the FirePro 3D V5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 820A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V5700.
| Insight | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 18.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.1%) |
| 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 820A and FirePro 3D V5700
GeForce 820A
The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
FirePro 3D V5700
The FirePro 3D V5700 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: 547 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 820A scores 556 and the FirePro 3D V5700 reaches 547 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V5700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 820A) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700).
| Feature | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 556+2% | 547 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 2048+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+491% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 128+700% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820A) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V5700) — the GeForce 820A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 820A) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V5700). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: N/A (GeForce 820A) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 820A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5700).
| Feature | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | N/A | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 820A draws 33W versus the FirePro 3D V5700's 274W — a 157% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820A) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-88% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.8+740% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro 3D V5700 launched at $599 and now averages $25. The FirePro 3D V5700 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce 820A) vs 21.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 offers 18.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | FirePro 3D V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-83% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 21.9+18% |
| Codename | GM108 | Tahiti |
| Release | July 22 2014 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #832 | #423 |
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