FirePro S10000 vs Radeon HD 7870

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. The FirePro S10000 is positioned at rank #336 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 S10000

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L40

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83%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

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99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

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98%

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Quadro 4000

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98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

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GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

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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%

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GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

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FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

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Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

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GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

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GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
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	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (305mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $500), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1018.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1018.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and Radeon HD 7870

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.

Radeon HD 7870

The Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,568 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 and the Radeon HD 7870 reaches 4,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870).

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
G3D Mark Score	4,537	4,568
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+33%	2.56 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	Radeon HD 7870
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)

The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 has 2 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro S10000) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7870) — the FirePro S10000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
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 (Radeon HD 7870). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870).

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
TDP	375W	200W-47%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	305mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	12.1	22.8+88%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The Radeon HD 7870 costs 91% less ($455 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon HD 7870 offers 1015.4% better value.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon HD 7870
MSRP	$3599	$349-90%
Avg Price (30d)	$500	$45-91%
Performance per Dollar	9.1	101.5+1015%
Codename	Tahiti	Pitcairn
Release	November 12 2012	March 5 2012
Ranking	#461	#460