
GeForce 920A vs FirePro 3D V4800

GeForce 920A
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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 920A is positioned at rank 396 and the FirePro 3D V4800 is on rank 227, so the FirePro 3D V4800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920A
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V4800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920A.
| Insight | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 920A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 920A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 29.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 920A and FirePro 3D V4800

GeForce 920A
The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.

FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 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: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 920A scores 829 and the FirePro 3D V4800 reaches 854 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V4800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 920A) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V4800). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 920A) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800).
| Feature | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 829 | 854+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+53% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 920A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V4800 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920A) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V4800) — the GeForce 920A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 920A) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800). Vulkan: 1.1 vs None. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.5+2% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 920A) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 920A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V4800).
| Feature | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 920A draws 33W versus the FirePro 3D V4800's 74W — a 76.6% difference. The GeForce 920A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920A) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V4800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-55% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1+118% | 11.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 and now averages $20. The GeForce 920A costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (GeForce 920A) vs 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) — the GeForce 920A offers 29.5% better value. The GeForce 920A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 920A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-47% | $189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3+30% | 42.7 |
| Codename | GM108 | Juniper |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #780 |
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