NVS 810 vs FirePro 3D V8700
NVS 810
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FirePro 3D V8700
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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 NVS 810 is positioned at rank 309 and the FirePro 3D V8700 is on rank 365, so the NVS 810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar NVS 810
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the NVS 810 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The NVS 810 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 810 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $1,229), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1418.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1418.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229) |
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 NVS 810 and FirePro 3D V8700
NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.
FirePro 3D V8700
The FirePro 3D V8700 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: 1,206 points.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 810 scores 1,192 and the FirePro 3D V8700 reaches 1,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 810 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V8700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (NVS 810) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700).
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,192 | 1,206+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 | 3.482 TFLOPS+229% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 ×2 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NVS 810 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8700 has 1 GB. The NVS 810 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 810) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V8700) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (NVS 810) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 2.
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+19% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 8+300% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (NVS 810) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700). Decoder: NVDEC 2 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (NVS 810) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700).
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 810 draws 68W versus the FirePro 3D V8700's 274W — a 120.5% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 810) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 254mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-75% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | 254mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5+298% | 4.4 |
Value Analysis
The NVS 810 launched at $700 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $1229. The NVS 810 costs 93.5% less ($1149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.9 (NVS 810) vs 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) — the NVS 810 offers 1390% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $700-53% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-93% | $1229 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.9+1390% | 1.0 |
| Codename | GM107 | Tahiti |
| Release | November 4 2015 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #826 | #423 |
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