Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs FirePro 3D V8700
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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 Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank 278 and the FirePro 3D V8700 is on rank 365, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U holds the technical lead. Priced at $350 (vs $1,229), it costs 72% less, resulting in a 254.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+254.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($350) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229) |
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 Ryzen 7 3700U and FirePro 3D V8700
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
FirePro 3D V8700
The FirePro 3D V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,206 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the FirePro 3D V8700 reaches 1,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V8700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217 | 1,206 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+74% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro 3D 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8700 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V8700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the FirePro 3D V8700's 274W — a 93% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8700). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-64% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2+177% | 4.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $1229. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U costs 71.5% less ($879 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers 250% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro 3D V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-77% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350-72% | $1229 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5+250% | 1.0 |
| Codename | Trinidad | Tahiti |
| Release | June 18 2015 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #467 | #423 |
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