
P106-090 vs FirePro 3D V8800

P106-090
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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 P106-090 is positioned at rank 184 and the FirePro 3D V8800 is on rank 312, so the P106-090 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P106-090
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P106-090 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The P106-090 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P106-090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8800.
| Insight | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑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 | Standard Size (250mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of P106-090 and FirePro 3D V8800

P106-090
The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

FirePro 3D V8800
The FirePro 3D 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: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The P106-090 scores 2,466 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-090 is built on Pascal while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (P106-090) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).
| Feature | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,466+1% | 2,438 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 800+4% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.352 TFLOPS+113% | 1.104 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+260% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P106-090 | FirePro 3D 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V8800) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (P106-090) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090) vs None (FirePro 3D V8800). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800).
| Feature | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The P106-090 draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 1.3% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-090) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85.
| Feature | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 74W-1% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 250mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-29% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.9 | 32.9 |
Value Analysis
The P106-090 launched at $389 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.2 (P106-090) vs 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) — the P106-090 offers 1.1% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | P106-090 | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $389-74% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.2+1% | 81.3 |
| Codename | GP106 | Juniper |
| Release | July 31 2017 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #639 | #780 |
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