FirePro S7000 vs GeForce GTX 580

CPU

GPU

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

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GeForce GTX 580

2010Core: 772 MHz

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FirePro S7000 vs GeForce GTX 580 Performance Spectrum

FirePro S7000

4 GB 150

4,524

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6990

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

4,634

+2.4%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

FirePro S7000 vs GeForce GTX 580 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro S7000 vs GeForce GTX 580: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro S7000

2012

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 244W, a 94W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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150.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,249 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 9.3 G3D/$ ($1,249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 580

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $750 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 156.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.3 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌62.7% higher power demand at 244W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 580 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (4,634 vs 4,524), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro S7000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 580 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $750 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $1,249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 156.4% (9.3 vs 3.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 580 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro S7000 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro S7000 vs GeForce GTX 580 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 580

The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the GeForce GTX 580 reaches 4,634 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 580). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580).

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 580
G3D Mark Score	4,524	4,634+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280+150%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+54%	1.581 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	1 MB+223%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 580 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro S7000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 580
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S7000 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580 carries 3 GB. FirePro S7000 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro S7000 and 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 580. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro S7000) vs 768 KB (GeForce GTX 580) — the GeForce GTX 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 580
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 580
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000) vs None (GeForce GTX 580). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro S7000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 580).

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 580
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 580's 244W — a 47.7% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 292mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85 C.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 580
TDP	150W-39%	244W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	292mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85	85 C
Perf/Watt	30.2+59%	19.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro S7000 came in at $1249, while the GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 580 was 60% cheaper ($750 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.6 (FirePro S7000) vs 9.3 (GeForce GTX 580) — the GeForce GTX 580 offers 158.3% better value. The newer card here is FirePro S7000 (2012 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro S7000	GeForce GTX 580
MSRP	$1249	$499-60%
Performance per Dollar	3.6	9.3+158%
Codename	Pitcairn	GF110
Release	August 27 2012	November 9 2010
Ranking	#462	#458

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