GeForce 8800 GTS vs FirePro M2000

GeForce 8800 GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

FirePro M2000

2012Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 8800 GTS

150

407

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro M2000

426

+4.7%

Radeon HD 6410D

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

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 8800 GTS is positioned at rank 700 and the FirePro M2000 is on rank 323, so the FirePro M2000 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 8800 GTS

#689

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#691

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#692

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#696

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#697

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#699

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#701

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#712

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#713

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M2000

#307

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10404%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

100%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

98%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

96%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

92%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

91%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

89%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

89%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

88%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 219.5% more VRAM (1 GB vs 321 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GTS.

Insight	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+219.5%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 8800 GTS Benchmark Check

FirePro M2000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8800 GTS and FirePro M2000

GeForce 8800 GTS

The GeForce 8800 GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 407 points.

FirePro M2000

The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800 GTS scores 407 and the FirePro M2000 reaches 426 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800 GTS is built on G9x while the FirePro M2000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 640 (FirePro M2000).

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
G3D Mark Score	407	426+5%
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	640+186%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
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 8800 GTS comes with 321 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M2000 has 1 GB. The FirePro M2000 offers 219.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
VRAM Capacity	0.313 GB	1 GB+219%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 11.1 (FirePro M2000). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
DirectX	10.0	11.1+11%
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	4.2+27%
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs UVD 3 (FirePro M2000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M2000).

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
Encoder	No	UVD 3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD 3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800 GTS draws 150W versus the FirePro M2000's 43W — a 110.9% difference. The FirePro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 350W (FirePro M2000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	FirePro M2000
TDP	150W	43W-71%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	95°C	65°C-32%
Perf/Watt	2.7	9.9+267%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8800 GTS launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro M2000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 8.5 (FirePro M2000) — the FirePro M2000 offers 4.9% better value. The FirePro M2000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).