FirePro S7000 vs GeForce GTX 580
FirePro S7000
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (292mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 36.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 GeForce GTX 580
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro S7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580 has 3 GB. The FirePro S7000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. 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% |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 580 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 154.5 (GeForce GTX 580) — the GeForce GTX 580 offers 36.6% better value. The FirePro S7000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1249 | $499-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1 | 154.5+37% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GF110 |
| Release | August 27 2012 | November 9 2010 |
| Ranking | #462 | #458 |
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