Radeon RX Vega 8 vs FirePro V8700

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 V8700

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

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FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

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GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

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FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

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Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

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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 RX Vega 8 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 8	FirePro V8700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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 (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 8 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.

Radeon RX Vega 8 Benchmark Check

FirePro V8700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 8 and FirePro V8700

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 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: 1,539 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 8 scores 1,540 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	FirePro V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,540	1,539
Architecture	GCN 5.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1280+150%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	32	80+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	FirePro V8700
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 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	FirePro V8700
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 10.1 (FirePro V8700). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	FirePro V8700
DirectX	12+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs None (FirePro V8700). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	FirePro V8700
Encoder	VCN 1.0	None
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 60.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	FirePro V8700
TDP	15W-90%	150W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	60-29%
Perf/Watt	102.7+897%	10.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).