GPU·Budget

FirePro 3D V5800

AMD

G3D Mark

1,232

MSRP

$479

AVG Price

$30

April 26 2010
74 Watt
TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The FirePro 3D V5800 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: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro 3D V5800 is positioned at rank #264 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 V5800

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro 3D V5800 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 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.

SpecificationFirePro 3D V5800
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score1,232
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameJuniper
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency690 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.104 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second27.60 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count1,040 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#780
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V5800 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationFirePro 3D V5800
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache80 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.0, OpenGL 4.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationFirePro 3D V5800
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort — supports up to 3 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.

SpecificationFirePro 3D V5800
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors1x
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors3
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionUVD 2.3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 2.3
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 229mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 680g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 67°C at idle, 90°C under load.

SpecificationFirePro 3D V5800
TDPPower consumption under load74 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance229mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Weight680g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle67°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load90°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $479), the FirePro 3D V5800 delivers 41 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #264 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #780 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationFirePro 3D V5800
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$479
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#264
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#780
Release DateApril 26 2010
Release Year2010

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