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 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.

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.

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Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8700

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro 3D V8700 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro 3D V8700 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8700 scores 1,206 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 GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Tahiti), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.482 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro 3D V8700
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,206
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Tahiti
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	850 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	3.482 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	108.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	4,313 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#423

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8700 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro 3D V8700
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 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	512 kB
L2 Cache	768 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, Vulkan None, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro 3D V8700
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort 1.0 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 2, decoder: UVD 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1.

Specification	FirePro 3D V8700
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.0 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.0 display connectors	2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD 2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8700 draws 274 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 254mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50°C at idle, 70°C under load.

Specification	FirePro 3D V8700
TDPPower consumption under load	274 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	254mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	50°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	70°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,229 (MSRP: $1499), the FirePro 3D V8700 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #423 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro 3D V8700
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$1229
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#423
Release Date	January 18 2014
Release Year	2014

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	128
Vram	1 GB
L1 Cache	512 kB
L2 Cache	768 kB
Core Clock	850 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	2048
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	4,313 million
Texture Fill Rate	108.8
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	274 Watt
Floating Point Performance	3.482 TFLOPS