CPU
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Radeon HD 5600/5700
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FirePro V3900
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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 HD 5600/5700 is positioned at rank 196 and the FirePro V3900 is on rank 206, so the Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5600/5700
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5600/5700.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $99), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 238.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+238.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5600/5700 and FirePro V3900
Radeon HD 5600/5700
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.
FirePro V3900
The FirePro V3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 631 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 scores 615 and the FirePro V3900 reaches 631 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro V3900 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 1,280 (FirePro V3900). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 615 | 631+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+46% | 1.856 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 5600/5700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3900 has 1 GB. The FirePro V3900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 11.0 (FirePro V3900). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs None (FirePro V3900). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (FirePro V3900).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 draws 250W versus the FirePro V3900's 150W — a 50% difference. The FirePro V3900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 350W (FirePro V3900). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 4.2+68% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the FirePro V3900 launched at $119 and now averages $30. The FirePro V3900 costs 69.7% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 21.0 (FirePro V3900) — the FirePro V3900 offers 238.7% better value. The FirePro V3900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | FirePro V3900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-17% | $119 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $30-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 21.0+239% |
| Codename | Cayman | Cayman |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #596 | #656 |
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