FirePro S7000 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S7000

150

4,524

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6990

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

10,064

+122.5%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 S7000 is positioned at rank #241 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 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

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

75%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

75%

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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 122.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S7000.

Insight	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-122.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+122.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (292mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+48.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 S7000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7000 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 122.5%. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	4,524	10,064+122%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+265%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro S7000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 292mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	292mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	30.2	55.9+85%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The FirePro S7000 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 48.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).