Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
VS
FirePro 3D V8800

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD vs FirePro 3D V8800

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
VS

FirePro 3D V8800

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.

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

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Tesla K20m
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9063%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
100%
#313
Quadro K5000
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#314
Quadro 2000
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FirePro S7150
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96%
#317
FirePro W9000
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94%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
94%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
93%
#320
Quadro K6000
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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
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MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD 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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 3D V8800
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V8800 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX Vega 11 PRD and FirePro 3D V8800

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD scores 2,402 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is built on GCN 5.0 while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 3D V8800
G3D Mark Score
2,402
2,438+1%
Architecture
GCN 5.0
TeraScale 2
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
704
800+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS+60%
1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
44+10%
40

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 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)

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8800 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V8800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 3D V8800
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 3D V8800
DirectX
12 (12_1)+7%
11.2
Vulkan
1.3
None
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs None (FirePro 3D V8800). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 3D V8800
Encoder
VCE 3.4
None
Decoder
UVD 7.0
UVD 2.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD draws 15W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 132.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 3D V8800
TDP
15W-80%
74W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85
Perf/Watt
160.1+387%
32.9
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $30. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 PRDFirePro 3D V8800
MSRP
$0-100%
$1499
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$30
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
81.3
Codename
Raven
Juniper
Release
May 10 2018
April 26 2010
Ranking
#673
#780