GPU·Budget

FirePro V8800

AMD

G3D Mark

2,281

MSRP

$1499

AVG Price

$100

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 V8800 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: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro V8800 is positioned at rank #319 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 V8800

#304
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
9719%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
100%
#320
Quadro K6000
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100%
#321
NVS 510
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99%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
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97%
#323
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
93%
#324
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
93%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
91%
#326
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
91%
#327
Quadro FX 380
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90%
#328
Tesla C2050 / C2070
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30
90%
#329
FirePro M7740
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
88%
#330
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86%
#331
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85%
#332
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84%
#334
Tesla M10
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84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro V8800 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 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 V8800
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score2,281
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 V8800 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationFirePro V8800
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 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 11.2, Vulkan None, OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationFirePro V8800
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics APINone
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.4
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x S-Video, 4x DisplayPort 1.1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: UVD 2.3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

SpecificationFirePro V8800
S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors1x
DisplayPort 1.1 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.1 display connectors4x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNone
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 2.3
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8800 draws 74 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 55°C at idle, 85°C under load.

SpecificationFirePro V8800
TDPPower consumption under load74 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle55°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $100 (MSRP: $1499), the FirePro V8800 delivers 23 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #319 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 V8800
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$1499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$100
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#319
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#780
Release DateApril 26 2010
Release Year2010

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