Quadro FX 2700 vs FirePro 3D V5700

Quadro FX 2700

2008Core: 610 MHz

FirePro 3D V5700

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 2700

189

543

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

FirePro 3D V5700

274

547

+0.7%

Radeon HD 2900 GT

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Radeon R5 M230

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

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 Quadro FX 2700 is positioned at rank 203 and the FirePro 3D V5700 is on rank 355, so the Quadro FX 2700 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 Quadro FX 2700

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

99%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

98%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

94%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

92%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#188

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2721%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

97%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

94%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

93%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

92%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5700

#339

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16234%

#354

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

100%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

100%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

99%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

98%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

97%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

97%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

95%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

89%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

88%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

88%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

87%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

86%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

86%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro 3D V5700 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V5700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 2700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 2700	FirePro 3D V5700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 2700	FirePro 3D V5700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Quadro FX 2700 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 2700 and FirePro 3D V5700

Quadro FX 2700

The Quadro FX 2700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 543 points. Launch price was $3,499.

FirePro 3D V5700

The FirePro 3D V5700 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: 547 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 2700 scores 543 and the FirePro 3D V5700 reaches 547 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V5700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2700) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2700) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700).

Feature	Quadro FX 2700	FirePro 3D V5700
G3D Mark Score	543	547
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	2048+753%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+460%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 2700	FirePro 3D V5700
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 Quadro FX 2700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5700 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 2700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 2700) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 2700	FirePro 3D V5700
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 2700 draws 189W versus the FirePro 3D V5700's 274W — a 36.7% difference. The Quadro FX 2700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2700) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 2700	FirePro 3D V5700
TDP	189W-31%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	2.9+45%	2.0

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 2700 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro 3D V5700 launched at $599 and now averages $25. The FirePro 3D V5700 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (Quadro FX 2700) vs 21.9 (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 offers 100.9% better value. The FirePro 3D V5700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).