Radeon Pro vs FirePro 3D V8800

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 3D V8800

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

96%

#297

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9063%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

100%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

98%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

97%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

96%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

94%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

94%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

93%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

93%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

93%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

91%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

87%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

85%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

85%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro.

Insight	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $99 for the Radeon Pro, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 240% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+240%)
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.

Radeon Pro Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro and FirePro 3D V8800

Radeon Pro

The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.

FirePro 3D V8800

The FirePro 3D V8800 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: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro scores 2,366 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro is built on GCN 5.1 while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).

Feature	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,366	2,438+3%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	TeraScale 2
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	3840+380%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.06 TFLOPS+1083%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	240+500%	40
L1 Cache	960 KB+1100%	80 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V8800) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
DirectX	12_0+7%	11.2
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro) vs None (FirePro 3D V8800). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder vs UVD 2.3.

Feature	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
Encoder	Unified Video Decoder	None
Decoder	Unified Video Decoder	UVD 2.3
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro draws 250W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 108.6% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro	FirePro 3D V8800
TDP	250W	74W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	9.5	32.9+246%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V8800 costs 69.7% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro) vs 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) — the FirePro 3D V8800 offers 240.2% better value. The Radeon Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).