FirePro S10000
VS
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

FirePro S10000 vs Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

2012Boost: 1250 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S10000
375
4,537
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 6850 X2
brand logoRadeon R9 360
brand logoRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon HD 7800-serie
brand logoRadeon RX 580
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 7600 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
200
4,765
+5.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 8770
brand logoRadeon R7 360
brand logoRadeon RX 560
brand logoRadeon RX 460 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon RX 5500 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800M
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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. 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

#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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)
✅Leading raw performance (+5%)
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 (+33.3%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (305mm)
Standard Size (278mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $500), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1400.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+1400.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
✅More affordable ($35)

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 S10000 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium95 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS
medium57 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low35 FPS
medium28 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium92 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium60 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium29 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low203 FPS
medium158 FPS
high125 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low111 FPS
medium91 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra40 FPS
4K
low44 FPS
medium34 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low200 FPS
medium148 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium82 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra16 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low204 FPS
medium163 FPS
high136 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1440p
low153 FPS
medium122 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra77 FPS
4K
low102 FPS
medium82 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low214 FPS
medium172 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra107 FPS
1440p
low161 FPS
medium129 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra80 FPS
4K
low107 FPS
medium86 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low188 FPS
medium156 FPS
high124 FPS
ultra78 FPS
1440p
low112 FPS
medium98 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium40 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low194 FPS
medium157 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low108 FPS
medium92 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium36 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,765 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 versus the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280's 4,765 — the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 leads by 5%. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
G3D Mark Score
4,537
4,765+5%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4096 ×2+129%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.405 TFLOPS ×2+19%
2.867 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
950 MHz
1250 MHz+32%
ROPs
32 ×2
32
TMUs
112 ×2
112
L1 Cache
448 KB
448 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB
768 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
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)

The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 has 3 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+33%
3 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
384-bit+500%
L2 Cache
768 KB
768 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280).

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCE 1.0
Decoder
UVD 3.2
UVD 3.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280's 200W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 278mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
TDP
375W
200W-47%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
305mm
278mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
12.1
23.8+97%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 launched at $279 and now averages $35. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 costs 93% less ($465 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 136.1 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) — the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 1395.6% better value.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
MSRP
$3599
$279-92%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$35-93%
Performance per Dollar
9.1
136.1+1396%
Codename
Tahiti
Tahiti
Release
November 12 2012
January 31 2012
Ranking
#461
#454