FirePro S10000 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
FirePro S10000
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S10000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 596% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S10000.
| Insight | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-596%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+596%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $500), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 489.8% better value per dollar than the FirePro S10000.
| Insight | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+489.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 596%. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,537 | 31,578+596% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2 | 7680+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 | 40.09 TFLOPS+1077% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 2610 MHz+175% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 112 ×2 | 240+114% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 7.5 MB+1605% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 48 MB+6300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro S10000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 48 MB+6300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 27.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 285W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 305mm | 285mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.1 | 110.8+816% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The FirePro S10000 costs 15.3% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 487.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3599 | $799-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-15% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | 53.5+488% |
| Codename | Tahiti | AD104 |
| Release | November 12 2012 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #461 | #11 |
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