Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 vs Quadro FX 3800

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 PRO A8-9600 is positioned at rank 173 and the Quadro FX 3800 is on rank 347, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 PRO A8-9600

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

99%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

95%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

91%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

89%

#158

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2101%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

100%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

99%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

98%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

94%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

91%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

90%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

90%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

90%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3800

#331

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#349

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#350

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#351

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#352

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#354

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#356

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Quadro FX 3800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 77% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 323.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Quadro FX 3800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+323.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 R7 PRO A8-9600 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 and Quadro FX 3800

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

Quadro FX 3800

The Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 scores 837 and the Quadro FX 3800 reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Quadro FX 3800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800).

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Quadro FX 3800
G3D Mark Score	837+2%	824
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	6144+2460%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.32 TFLOPS+9757%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	192+500%	32
TMUs	384+380%	80
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Quadro FX 3800
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 PRO A8-9600 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3800 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 3800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3800) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Quadro FX 3800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the Quadro FX 3800's 189W — a 43.8% difference. The Quadro FX 3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Quadro FX 3800
TDP	295W	189W-36%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	2.8	4.4+57%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $86, while the Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 and now averages $20. The Quadro FX 3800 costs 76.7% less ($66 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 324.7% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).