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Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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FirePro V5900
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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 V5900 is on rank 290, 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 V5900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $350), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2262.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2262.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 V5900
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 V5900
The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the FirePro V5900 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V5900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 512 (FirePro V5900). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217 | 1,232+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+225% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V5900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the FirePro V5900's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 350W (FirePro V5900). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 16.4+34% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the FirePro V5900 launched at $599 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5900 costs 95.7% less ($335 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 82.1 (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 offers 2245.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-42% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $15-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 82.1+2246% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Cayman |
| Release | June 18 2015 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #467 | #812 |
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