GeForce MX330 vs FirePro V8800

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 MX330 is positioned at rank 293 and the FirePro V8800 is on rank 319, so the GeForce MX330 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 MX330

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

99%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

96%

#283

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

693%

#285

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

628%

#286

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

626%

#290

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

570%

#291

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

566%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

98%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

96%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

96%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800

#304

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX330 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce MX330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $100 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3% better value per dollar than the FirePro V8800.

Insight	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 MX330 Benchmark Check

FirePro V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX330 and FirePro V8800

GeForce MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

FirePro V8800

The FirePro V8800 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: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX330 scores 2,350 and the FirePro V8800 reaches 2,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the FirePro V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 800 (FirePro V8800). Raw compute: 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800).

Feature	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,350+3%	2,281
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.224 TFLOPS+11%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	144 KB+80%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
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 MX330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce MX330) vs 256 KB (FirePro V8800) — the GeForce MX330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce MX330) vs 11.2 (FirePro V8800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.4	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Pascal (GeForce MX330) vs None (FirePro V8800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800).

Feature	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
Encoder	Pascal	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX330 draws 10W versus the FirePro V8800's 74W — a 152.4% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 350W (FirePro V8800). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX330	FirePro V8800
TDP	10W-86%	74W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	235.0+663%	30.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX330 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $100. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.5 (GeForce MX330) vs 22.8 (FirePro V8800) — the GeForce MX330 offers 3.1% better value. The GeForce MX330 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).