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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro R5000

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,099 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,099 MSRP).

FirePro R5000

2013

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,099 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,099 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro R5000 better than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,647 vs 2,602 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro R5000 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro R5000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro R5000 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $1,099 MSRP. FirePro R5000 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. FirePro R5000 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $1,099 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 150W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U make more sense than FirePro R5000?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 150W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro R5000. The trade-off is that FirePro R5000 currently gives you 1.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

FirePro R5000 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	102 FPS	105 FPS
medium	87 FPS	91 FPS
high	70 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	88 FPS
medium	71 FPS	70 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	30 FPS
medium	25 FPS	28 FPS
high	17 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	113 FPS	117 FPS
medium	78 FPS	85 FPS
high	60 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	62 FPS	80 FPS
medium	42 FPS	48 FPS
high	27 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	38 FPS
medium	15 FPS	25 FPS
high	11 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	119 FPS	117 FPS
medium	95 FPS	94 FPS
high	79 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	88 FPS
medium	71 FPS	70 FPS
high	60 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	59 FPS
medium	48 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	119 FPS	117 FPS
medium	95 FPS	94 FPS
high	79 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	88 FPS
medium	71 FPS	70 FPS
high	60 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	59 FPS
medium	48 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro R5000 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U).

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,647+2%	2,602
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro R5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The FirePro R5000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	150W	15W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	279mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	17.6	173.5+886%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($1099 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.4 (FirePro R5000) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).