GeForce 830A vs FirePro V5800

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 830A is positioned at rank 344 and the FirePro V5800 is on rank 269, so the FirePro V5800 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 GeForce 830A

#334

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

926%

#336

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

839%

#337

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

837%

#341

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

761%

#342

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

756%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

93%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

95%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

94%

#254

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5981%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

100%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

99%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#274

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

96%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

94%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

91%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

89%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 830A.

Insight	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

GeForce 830A Benchmark Check

FirePro V5800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 830A and FirePro V5800

GeForce 830A

The GeForce 830A 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: 1,173 points.

FirePro V5800

The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the FirePro V5800 reaches 1,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 800 (FirePro V5800). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800).

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
G3D Mark Score	1,173	1,184
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	256	800+213%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+88%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	40+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
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)

The GeForce 830A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830A) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro V5800) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5800). Vulkan: 1.1 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.1	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A) vs No (FirePro V5800). Decoder: VP6 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800).

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	No
Decoder	VP6	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the FirePro V5800's 74W — a 76.6% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 350W (FirePro V5800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 59°C.

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro V5800
TDP	33W-55%	74W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80	59°C-26%
Perf/Watt	35.5+122%	16.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 830A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5800 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.1 (GeForce 830A) vs 78.9 (FirePro V5800) — the FirePro V5800 offers 101.8% better value. The GeForce 830A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).