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GeForce GTX 860M
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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 GTX 860M is positioned at rank 177 and the FirePro V7000 is on rank 243, so the GeForce GTX 860M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 860M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 860M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 GTX 860M and FirePro V7000
GeForce GTX 860M
The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.
FirePro V7000
The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,095 | 3,162+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152 or 640 | 1280+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 2.432 TFLOPS+75% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 860M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 12 (FirePro V7000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 6+500% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.3+96% | 21.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 860M costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the GeForce GTX 860M offers 95.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-50% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.9+96% | 31.6 |
| Codename | GM107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 13 2014 | August 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #578 | #462 |
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