Radeon HD 6790 vs FirePro V8700

Radeon HD 6790

2011Core: 840 MHz

FirePro V8700

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6790

150

1,567

+1.8%

Radeon R7 G

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

1,539

0.0%

Radeon R5 M435

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700

#332

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6790 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $170), it costs 12% less, resulting in a 16.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($149)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)

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.

Radeon HD 6790 Benchmark Check

FirePro V8700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6790 and FirePro V8700

Radeon HD 6790

The Radeon HD 6790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 840 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,567 points. Launch price was $149.

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 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: 1,539 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6790 scores 1,567 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6790 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 6790) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700). Raw compute: 1.344 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6790) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700).

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,567+2%	1,539
Architecture	TeraScale 2	TeraScale 3
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	800	1280+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.344 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+38%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	160 KB	320 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6790 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6790) vs 10.1 (FirePro V8700). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
DirectX	11.2 (11_0)+11%	10.1
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6790) vs None (FirePro V8700). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6790) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700).

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 3.0	UVD 2.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6790 draws 150W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 0% difference. The FirePro V8700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6790) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 254mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 60.

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	FirePro V8700
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	254mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	60-25%
Perf/Watt	10.4	10.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The Radeon HD 6790 costs 12.4% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the Radeon HD 6790 offers 15.4% better value.