Radeon R9 350 vs FirePro V7800

CPU

GPU

Radeon R9 350

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 350

300

1,998

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

FirePro V7800

150

2,028

+1.5%

Radeon HD 4850 X2

Radeon HD 5770

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 V7800

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

100%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#240

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5533%

#256

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

100%

#258

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#259

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#260

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

96%

#263

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#264

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

93%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#268

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#269

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#270

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 350.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $96), it costs 48% less, resulting in a 89.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+89.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($96)

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 R9 350 Benchmark Check

FirePro V7800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 350 and FirePro V7800

Radeon R9 350

The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.

FirePro V7800

The FirePro V7800 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: 2,028 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 350 scores 1,998 and the FirePro V7800 reaches 2,028 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 350 is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro V7800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 350) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7800). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 350) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800).

Feature	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
G3D Mark Score	1,998	2,028+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2560+100%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.12 TFLOPS+176%	1.856 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+100%	80
L1 Cache	640 KB+100%	320 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
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 R9 350 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 350) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7800) — the Radeon R9 350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 11.2 (FirePro V7800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
DirectX	12_0+7%	11.2
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs None (FirePro V7800). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 2.3.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 3.1	UVD 2.3
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 350 draws 300W versus the FirePro V7800's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro V7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R9 350) vs 350W (FirePro V7800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 254mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	FirePro V7800
TDP	300W	150W-50%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	6.7	13.5+101%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro V7800 launched at $759 and now averages $96. The Radeon R9 350 costs 47.9% less ($46 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 21.1 (FirePro V7800) — the Radeon R9 350 offers 89.6% better value. The Radeon R9 350 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).