GeForce GTX 645 vs FirePro 3D V7800

GeForce GTX 645

2010Core: 607 MHz

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 645

200

1,880

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,867

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 3D V7800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

96%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

95%

#255

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6005%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

100%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

95%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

92%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 645 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 645 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 GTX 645 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V7800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 645 and FirePro 3D V7800

GeForce GTX 645

The GeForce GTX 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 points. Launch price was $279.

FirePro 3D V7800

The FirePro 3D V7800 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: 1,867 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 645 scores 1,880 and the FirePro 3D V7800 reaches 1,867 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 645 is built on Fermi while the FirePro 3D V7800 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 645) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 645) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
G3D Mark Score	1,880	1,867
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	352	2048+482%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8554 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+307%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	44	128+191%
L1 Cache	704 KB+38%	512 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 645 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V7800 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 645) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 645) vs 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 645) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 645) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	UVD 2.3
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	UVD 2.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 645 draws 200W versus the FirePro 3D V7800's 274W — a 31.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 645) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V7800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 147mm vs 254mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 645	FirePro 3D V7800
TDP	200W-27%	274W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	147mm	254mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	9.4+38%	6.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 645 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 645 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.0 (GeForce GTX 645) vs 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) — the GeForce GTX 645 offers 101.3% better value. The FirePro 3D V7800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).