FirePro S7000 vs Arc Graphics 140T
FirePro S7000
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Arc Graphics 140T
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The FirePro S7000 is positioned at rank 241 and the Arc Graphics 140T is on rank 330, so the FirePro S7000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7000
Performance Per Dollar Arc Graphics 140T
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc Graphics 140T is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The Arc Graphics 140T likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S7000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc Graphics 140T.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Xe+ (2025) (Standard Node) |
| 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 (292mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro S7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $300 for the Arc Graphics 140T, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 654% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+654%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7000 and Arc Graphics 140T
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.
Arc Graphics 140T
The Arc Graphics 140T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the Xe+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2350 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Arc Graphics 140T reaches 4,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Arc Graphics 140T uses Xe+. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 8 (Arc Graphics 140T).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,524 | 4,500 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Xe+ |
| Shading Units | 1280+15900% | 8 |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro S7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc Graphics 140T has 0 MB. The FirePro S7000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) vs 8 MB (Arc Graphics 140T) — the Arc Graphics 140T has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 12.2 (Arc Graphics 140T). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 140T). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro S7000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 140T).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Arc Graphics 140T's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Arc Graphics 140T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 350W (Arc Graphics 140T). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 292mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 35W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 292mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.2 | 128.6+326% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Arc Graphics 140T launched at $350 and now averages $300. The FirePro S7000 costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 15.0 (Arc Graphics 140T) — the FirePro S7000 offers 654% better value. The Arc Graphics 140T is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Arc Graphics 140T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1249 | $350-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-87% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+654% | 15.0 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | — |
| Release | August 27 2012 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #462 | #409 |
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