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.

Overview

The FirePro 3D V3800 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: 472 points. Launch price was $479.

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 FirePro 3D V3800

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro 3D V3800 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro 3D V3800 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Juniper), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.104 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro 3D V3800
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	472
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Juniper
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	690 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.104 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	27.60 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	1,040 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#780

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V3800 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro 3D V3800
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	80 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.2, Vulkan None, OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro 3D V3800
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.4
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort 1.1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3, decoder: UVD 2.3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1.

Specification	FirePro 3D V3800
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.1 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.1 display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD 2.3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 2.3
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, 64mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 65°C under load.

Specification	FirePro 3D V3800
TDPPower consumption under load	74 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Card Height	64mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	65°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $12 (MSRP: $129), the FirePro 3D V3800 delivers 39 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #780 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro 3D V3800
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$129
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$12
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#780
Release Date	April 26 2010
Release Year	2010

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	80 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	690 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	800
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	1,040 million
Texture Fill Rate	27.60
Manufacturing Process	40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	74 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.104 TFLOPS