Quadro FX 5800 vs FirePro 3D V5800

Quadro FX 5800

2008Core: 610 MHz

FirePro 3D V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 5800

189

1,211

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V5800

1,232

+1.7%

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 5800 is positioned at rank 392 and the FirePro 3D V5800 is on rank 264, so the FirePro 3D V5800 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 5800

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

42209%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

100%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

91%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

91%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

89%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

77%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

69%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

69%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

69%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

66%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

66%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

63%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

57%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

57%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

91%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

91%

#249

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5748%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

100%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

97%

#267

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

97%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

96%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

96%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

95%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

94%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

93%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

91%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

91%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 5800	FirePro 3D V5800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 5800	FirePro 3D V5800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 5800 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V5800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 5800 and FirePro 3D V5800

Quadro FX 5800

The Quadro FX 5800 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: 1,211 points. Launch price was $3,499.

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D 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: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 5800 scores 1,211 and the FirePro 3D V5800 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V5800). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800).

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	FirePro 3D V5800
G3D Mark Score	1,211	1,232+2%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240	800+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+77%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	FirePro 3D 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 5800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	FirePro 3D V5800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 5800 draws 189W versus the FirePro 3D V5800's 74W — a 87.5% difference. The FirePro 3D V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5800) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 5800	FirePro 3D V5800
TDP	189W	74W-61%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	6.4	16.6+159%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro 3D V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V5800 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) — the FirePro 3D V5800 offers 35.6% better value. The FirePro 3D V5800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).