GeForce GT 540M vs FirePro 3D V3800

GeForce GT 540M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

FirePro 3D V3800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 540M

474

+0.4%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

FirePro 3D V3800

472

0.0%

Radeon HD 8490

Radeon HD 8370D

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

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 GT 540M is positioned at rank 172 and the FirePro 3D V3800 is on rank 238, so the GeForce GT 540M 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 GT 540M

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

#161

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#163

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

311%

#164

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#168

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

282%

#169

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#176

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#178

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#179

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#181

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#182

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#186

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3800

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

99%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

87%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

79%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#223

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4036%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

99%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

99%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

98%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

96%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

91%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

86%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

86%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

80%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

78%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 540M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 FirePro 3D V3800.

Insight	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D V3800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $30), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 148.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D V3800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+148.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($12)

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 540M Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V3800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 540M and FirePro 3D V3800

GeForce GT 540M

The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.

FirePro 3D V3800

The FirePro 3D 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: 472 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 540M scores 474 and the FirePro 3D V3800 reaches 472 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 540M is built on Kepler while the FirePro 3D V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V3800). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800).

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D V3800
G3D Mark Score	474	472
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+49%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	80 KB+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D 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 GT 540M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3800 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 540M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D V3800
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D V3800
DirectX	11.0	11.2+2%
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.0	4.4+10%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 540M) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 540M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3800).

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D V3800
Encoder	No	UVD 2.3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 540M draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V3800's 74W — a 38.7% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 540M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro 3D V3800
TDP	50W-32%	74W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	64mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	9.5+48%	6.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V3800 costs 60% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 39.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) — the FirePro 3D V3800 offers 148.7% better value. The GeForce GT 540M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).