GeForce 9500 GT vs FirePro 3D V3700

GeForce 9500 GT

2008Core: 500 MHz

FirePro 3D V3700

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9500 GT

150

188

+5.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V3700

274

179

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

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 9500 GT is positioned at rank 647 and the FirePro 3D V3700 is on rank 303, so the FirePro 3D V3700 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 9500 GT

#636

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5714%

#638

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5180%

#639

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5166%

#643

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4698%

#644

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4666%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#647

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#648

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#650

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#651

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#652

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

98%

#653

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

98%

#655

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

97%

#656

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#657

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#658

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#659

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#660

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

91%

#661

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

87%

#288

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8162%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

97%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

96%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

94%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

94%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

93%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

90%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

88%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

87%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

87%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

85%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro 3D V3700 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V3700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9500 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9500 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3700.

Insight	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V3700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 42.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+42.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 9500 GT Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V3700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9500 GT and FirePro 3D V3700

GeForce 9500 GT

The GeForce 9500 GT 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: 188 points.

FirePro 3D V3700

The FirePro 3D V3700 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: 179 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9500 GT scores 188 versus the FirePro 3D V3700's 179 — the GeForce 9500 GT leads by 5%. The GeForce 9500 GT is built on G9x while the FirePro 3D V3700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9500 GT) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700).

Feature	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
G3D Mark Score	188+5%	179
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	2048+814%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
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 9500 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3700 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9500 GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+300%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9500 GT) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
DirectX	10.0	10.1
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9500 GT) vs UVD (FirePro 3D V3700). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9500 GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3700).

Feature	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
Encoder	None	UVD
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP2)	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9500 GT draws 150W versus the FirePro 3D V3700's 274W — a 58.5% difference. The GeForce 9500 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500 GT) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 175mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GT	FirePro 3D V3700
TDP	150W-45%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	175mm	168mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	1.3+86%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9500 GT launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 3D V3700 launched at $99 and now averages $10. The FirePro 3D V3700 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (GeForce 9500 GT) vs 17.9 (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 offers 43.2% better value. The FirePro 3D V3700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).