GeForce GT 710 vs FirePro V3900
GeForce GT 710
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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 GT 710 is positioned at rank 87 and the FirePro V3900 is on rank 206, so the GeForce GT 710 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 710
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 710 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 710 and FirePro V3900
GeForce GT 710
The GeForce GT 710 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 619 points. Launch price was $89.
FirePro V3900
The FirePro V3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 631 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 710 scores 619 and the FirePro V3900 reaches 631 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 710 is built on Kepler while the FirePro V3900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 710) vs 1,280 (FirePro V3900). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 710) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900).
| Feature | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 619 | 631+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+143% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 320 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 710 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3900 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 710 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 710) vs 512 KB (FirePro V3900) — the FirePro V3900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 710) vs 11.0 (FirePro V3900). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.5+2% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 710) vs None (FirePro V3900). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 710) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (FirePro V3900).
| Feature | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 710 draws 64W versus the FirePro V3900's 150W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GT 710 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 710) vs 350W (FirePro V3900). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-57% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C-31% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.7+131% | 4.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 710 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro V3900 launched at $119 and now averages $30. The FirePro V3900 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.4 (GeForce GT 710) vs 21.0 (FirePro V3900) — the FirePro V3900 offers 69.4% better value. The GeForce GT 710 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 710 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-71% | $119 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.4 | 21.0+69% |
| Codename | GK107 | Cayman |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #777 | #656 |
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