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Quadro FX 5800
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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 V8700 is on rank 365, so the FirePro 3D V8700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5800
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro 3D V8700 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V8700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8700.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5800 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| 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 (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $1,229), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2985.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5800 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2985.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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 Quadro FX 5800 and FirePro 3D V8700
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 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 Quadro FX 5800 scores 1,211 and the FirePro 3D V8700 reaches 1,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V8700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,211 | 1,206 |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | 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 Quadro FX 5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8700 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5800) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5800 draws 189W versus the FirePro 3D V8700's 274W — a 36.7% difference. The Quadro FX 5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5800) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-31% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+45% | 4.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $1229. The Quadro FX 5800 costs 96.7% less ($1189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) — the Quadro FX 5800 offers 2930% better value. The FirePro 3D V8700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | $1499-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-97% | $1229 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.3+2930% | 1.0 |
| Codename | GT200B | Tahiti |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #423 |
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