Radeon R7 +8G
VS
FirePro V5800

Radeon R7 +8G vs FirePro V5800

AMD

Radeon R7 +8G

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 915 MHz
VS

FirePro V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz

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 R7 +8G is positioned at rank 217 and the FirePro V5800 is on rank 269, so the Radeon R7 +8G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 +8G

#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
93%
#207
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
447%
#209
405%
#210
404%
#214
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
367%
#215
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
365%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
100%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
97%
#222
96%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
93%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
91%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5800

#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
95%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
94%
#254
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5981%
#269
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
100%
#270
FirePro 3D V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $40
100%
#271
FirePro S9050
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825
99%
#272
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
98%
#274
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
96%
#276
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
95%
#278
Tesla M60
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250
94%
#279
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
91%
#280
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
89%
#281
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
89%
#283
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 +8G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 (+700%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+32.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)
More affordable ($15)

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 R7 +8G and FirePro V5800

AMD

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

AMD

FirePro V5800

The FirePro V5800 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: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 +8G scores 1,191 and the FirePro V5800 reaches 1,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 +8G is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 800 (FirePro V5800). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800).

FeatureRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
G3D Mark Score
1,191
1,184
Architecture
GCN 1.0
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
640
800+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.171 TFLOPS+6%
1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40
40
L1 Cache
160 KB+100%
80 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
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 R7 +8G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
DirectX
12 (11_1)+7%
11.2
Vulkan
1.2
None
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
2
3+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs No (FirePro V5800). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800).

FeatureRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
Encoder
VCE 2.0
No
Decoder
UVD 4.0
UVD 2.3
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 +8G draws 30W versus the FirePro V5800's 74W — a 84.6% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 350W (FirePro V5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 59°C.

FeatureRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
TDP
30W-59%
74W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
75
59°C-21%
Perf/Watt
39.7+148%
16.0
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5800 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 78.9 (FirePro V5800) — the FirePro V5800 offers 32.6% better value. The Radeon R7 +8G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon R7 +8GFirePro V5800
MSRP
$49-90%
$479
Avg Price (30d)
$20
$15-25%
Performance per Dollar
59.5
78.9+33%
Codename
Tropo
Juniper
Release
May 5 2015
April 26 2010
Ranking
#737
#780