GeForce 9700M GTS vs FirePro V3800

CPU

GPU

GeForce 9700M GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

FirePro V3800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9700M GTS

150

312

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro V3800

321

+2.9%

Radeon HD 3450

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

Radeon HD 8470

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

94%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

94%

#253

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5933%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

99%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

99%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

98%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

97%

#274

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

96%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

94%

#277

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

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 9700M GTS.

Insight	GeForce 9700M GTS	FirePro V3800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V3800 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 9700M GTS Benchmark Check

FirePro V3800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9700M GTS and FirePro V3800

GeForce 9700M GTS

The GeForce 9700M 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: 312 points.

FirePro V3800

The FirePro V3800 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: 321 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9700M GTS scores 312 and the FirePro V3800 reaches 321 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS is built on G9x while the FirePro V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 800 (FirePro V3800).

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	FirePro V3800
G3D Mark Score	312	321+3%
Architecture	G9x	TeraScale 2
Process Node	65 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	224	800+257%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	FirePro V3800
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 9700M GTS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	FirePro V3800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 11.2 (FirePro V3800). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	FirePro V3800
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11.2
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs None (FirePro V3800). Decoder: VP2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800).

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	FirePro V3800
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	VP2	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9700M GTS draws 150W versus the FirePro V3800's 74W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 350W (FirePro V3800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	FirePro V3800
TDP	150W	74W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	90	80-11%
Perf/Watt	2.1	4.3+105%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9700M GTS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 26.8 (FirePro V3800) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The FirePro V3800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).