Radeon R5 M240 vs FirePro 3D V3800
Radeon R5 M240
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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 R5 M240 is positioned at rank 238 and the FirePro 3D V3800 is on rank 238, so the FirePro 3D 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 R5 M240
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3800.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $30), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 149.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+149.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅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 R5 M240 and FirePro 3D V3800
Radeon R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
FirePro 3D V3800
The FirePro 3D 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: 472 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M240 scores 473 and the FirePro 3D V3800 reaches 472 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V3800). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473 | 472 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 800+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+146% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 40+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M240) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.3.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M240 draws 30W versus the FirePro 3D V3800's 74W — a 84.6% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M240) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3800). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-59% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 64mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.8+147% | 6.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M240 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro 3D V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The FirePro 3D V3800 costs 60% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 39.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) — the FirePro 3D V3800 offers 148.7% better value. The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-22% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $12-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.8 | 39.3+149% |
| Codename | Oland | Juniper |
| Release | October 8 2013 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #911 | #780 |
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