FirePro 3D V7800 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100
FirePro 3D V7800
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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.
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. The FirePro 3D V7800 is positioned at rank 270 and the Radeon Pro WX 2100 is on rank 118, so the Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V7800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 2100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V7800.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V7800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $45), it costs 11% less, resulting in a 12.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V7800 and Radeon Pro WX 2100
FirePro 3D V7800
The FirePro 3D V7800 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: 1,867 points.
Radeon Pro WX 2100
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,871 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 and the Radeon Pro WX 2100 reaches 1,871 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,867 | 1,871 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+300% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+179% | 1.248 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 256 KB (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (12_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 2100).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V7800 draws 274W versus the Radeon Pro WX 2100's 35W — a 154.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 35W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 254mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.8 | 53.5+687% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $45. The FirePro 3D V7800 costs 11.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 41.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the FirePro 3D V7800 offers 12.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $759 | $149-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-11% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.7+12% | 41.6 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Lexa |
| Release | January 18 2014 | June 4 2017 |
| Ranking | #423 | #702 |
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