FirePro RG220 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025Core: 1660 MHzBoost: 2920 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro RG220

150

335

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

300

629

+87.8%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

96%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

95%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#192

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2793%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

100%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

95%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

95%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

95%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

94%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

92%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro RG220 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 87.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro RG220.

Insight	FirePro RG220	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-87.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+87.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro RG220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $89 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B, it costs 78% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 137% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro RG220	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+137%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89)

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.

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro RG220 and Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 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: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro RG220 scores 335 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 629 — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B leads by 87.8%. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B).

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
G3D Mark Score	335	629+88%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Bristol Ridge
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	768	4096+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+3676%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	48	256+433%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro RG220) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 300W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro RG220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
TDP	150W-50%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	2.2+5%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro RG220 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119 and now averages $89. The FirePro RG220 costs 77.5% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (FirePro RG220) vs 7.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the FirePro RG220 offers 136.6% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).