RTXA5000-6Q 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. The RTXA5000-6Q is positioned at rank 374 and the FirePro V8700 is on rank 347, so the FirePro V8700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-6Q

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#372

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#373

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#375

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#376

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#377

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#378

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#379

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#380

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#381

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#382

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#383

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#384

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#385

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#386

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#387

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700

#332

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%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#362

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 RTXA5000-6Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The RTXA5000-6Q 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 FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTXA5000-6Q.

Insight	RTXA5000-6Q	FirePro V8700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V8700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $170 versus $2,500 for the RTXA5000-6Q, it costs 93% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1387% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTXA5000-6Q	FirePro V8700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1387%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,500)	✅More affordable ($170)

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.

RTXA5000-6Q Benchmark Check

FirePro V8700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTXA5000-6Q and FirePro V8700

RTXA5000-6Q

The RTXA5000-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,522 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 RTXA5000-6Q scores 1,522 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-6Q is built on Ampere while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700).

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	FirePro V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,522	1,539+1%
Architecture	Ampere	TeraScale 3
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	8192+540%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	27.77 TFLOPS+1396%	1.856 TFLOPS
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	256+220%	80
L1 Cache	8 MB+2481%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+1100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	FirePro V8700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTXA5000-6Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V8700) — the RTXA5000-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	FirePro V8700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+1100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-6Q draws 230W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 42.1% difference. The FirePro V8700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	FirePro V8700
TDP	230W	150W-35%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	60
Perf/Watt	6.6	10.3+56%

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Value Analysis

The RTXA5000-6Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2500, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The FirePro V8700 costs 93.2% less ($2330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the FirePro V8700 offers 1416.7% better value. The RTXA5000-6Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).