
NVS 810 vs FirePro V5800

NVS 810
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FirePro V5800
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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 V5800 is on rank 269, so the FirePro V5800 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 V5800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V5800.
| Insight | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $80), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 429.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+429.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of NVS 810 and FirePro V5800

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 V5800
The FirePro V5800 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: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 810 scores 1,192 and the FirePro V5800 reaches 1,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 810 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 810) vs 800 (FirePro V5800). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800).
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,192 | 1,184 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.104 TFLOPS+4% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 ×2 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 810) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro V5800) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (NVS 810) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 3.
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 8+167% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (NVS 810) vs No (FirePro V5800). Decoder: NVDEC 2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (NVS 810) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800).
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 810 draws 68W versus the FirePro V5800's 74W — a 8.5% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 810) vs 350W (FirePro V5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 59°C.
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-8% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 59°C-26% |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5+9% | 16.0 |
Value Analysis
The NVS 810 launched at $700 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5800 costs 81.3% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.9 (NVS 810) vs 78.9 (FirePro V5800) — the FirePro V5800 offers 429.5% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | NVS 810 | FirePro V5800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $700 | $479-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $15-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.9 | 78.9+430% |
| Codename | GM107 | Juniper |
| Release | November 4 2015 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #826 | #780 |
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