GeForce GT 1030 vs FirePro 3D V8800

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 3D V8800

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

96%

#297

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9063%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

100%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

98%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

97%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

96%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

94%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

94%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

93%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

93%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

93%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

91%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

87%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

85%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

85%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 1030 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 1030 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 1030.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V8800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $95), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 220.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+220.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 GT 1030 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1030 and FirePro 3D V8800

GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.

FirePro 3D V8800

The FirePro 3D V8800 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: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,407	2,438+1%
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+2%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	144 KB+80%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 1030) vs 256 KB (FirePro 3D V8800) — the GeForce GT 1030 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.5+2%	4.4
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs None (FirePro 3D V8800). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 3D V8800
TDP	30W-59%	74W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	267mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	80.2+144%	32.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V8800 costs 68.4% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) — the FirePro 3D V8800 offers 221.3% better value. The GeForce GT 1030 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).