FirePro S10000 vs FirePro S7000

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 S10000 is positioned at rank 336 and the FirePro S7000 is on rank 241, so the FirePro S7000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

88%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

80%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#226

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4081%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

100%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

99%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

97%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

92%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

87%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

87%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

81%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

79%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

78%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

75%

#255

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

75%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S7000.

Insight	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 (305mm)	Standard Size (292mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1146.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1146.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and FirePro S7000

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

FirePro S7000

The FirePro S7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,524 points. Launch price was $1,249.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 and the FirePro S7000 reaches 4,524 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro S7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,280 (FirePro S7000). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000).

Feature	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
G3D Mark Score	4,537	4,524
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096 ×2+220%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+40%	2.432 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2	32
TMUs	112 ×2+40%	80
L1 Cache	448 KB+40%	320 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro S10000) vs 512 KB (FirePro S7000) — the FirePro S10000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs H.264 (FirePro S7000).

Feature	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the FirePro S7000's 150W — a 85.7% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 350W (FirePro S7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 305mm vs 292mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
TDP	375W	150W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	305mm	292mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	12.1	30.2+150%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 and now averages $40. The FirePro S7000 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 113.1 (FirePro S7000) — the FirePro S7000 offers 1142.9% better value.

Feature	FirePro S10000	FirePro S7000
MSRP	$3599	$1249-65%
Avg Price (30d)	$500	$40-92%
Performance per Dollar	9.1	113.1+1143%
Codename	Tahiti	Pitcairn
Release	November 12 2012	August 27 2012
Ranking	#461	#462