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Radeon E6460
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FirePro V3800
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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 Radeon E6460 is positioned at rank 312 and the FirePro V3800 is on rank 268, so the FirePro V3800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E6460
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E6460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon E6460 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $40), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 230.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon E6460 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+230.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 Radeon E6460 and FirePro V3800
Radeon E6460
The Radeon E6460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 324 points. Launch price was $239.99.
FirePro V3800
The FirePro V3800 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: 321 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E6460 scores 324 and the FirePro V3800 reaches 321 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E6460 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon E6460) vs 800 (FirePro V3800).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 324 | 321 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 800+67% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon E6460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E6460 draws 45W versus the FirePro V3800's 74W — a 48.7% difference. The Radeon E6460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E6460) vs 350W (FirePro V3800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-39% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+67% | 4.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E6460 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The FirePro V3800 costs 70% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon E6460) vs 26.8 (FirePro V3800) — the FirePro V3800 offers 230.9% better value. The Radeon E6460 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $129-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $12-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 26.8+231% |
| Codename | Turks | Juniper |
| Release | May 2 2011 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #923 | #780 |
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