
GeForce GTX 880M vs FirePro S7150

GeForce GTX 880M
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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 GTX 880M is positioned at rank 116 and the FirePro S7150 is on rank 315, so the GeForce GTX 880M 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 880M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S7150.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 880M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 880M holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $459), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 210.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+210.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($459) |
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 880M and FirePro S7150

GeForce GTX 880M
The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

FirePro S7150
The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 880M scores 3,826 and the FirePro S7150 reaches 3,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 880M is built on Kepler while the FirePro S7150 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 2,048 (FirePro S7150). Raw compute: 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,826+1% | 3,770 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.05 TFLOPS | 3.768 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 880M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S7150 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 12 (FirePro S7150). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 5.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 5.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 880M draws 122W versus the FirePro S7150's 150W — a 20.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 350W (FirePro S7150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W-19% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4+25% | 25.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 880M costs 67.3% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 8.2 (FirePro S7150) — the GeForce GTX 880M offers 211% better value. The FirePro S7150 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-67% | $459 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.5+211% | 8.2 |
| Codename | GK104 | Tonga |
| Release | March 12 2014 | February 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #514 | #521 |
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