FirePro S7000 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S7000

150

4,524

+0.2%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6990

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

4,514

0.0%

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.

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 FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-8Q.

Insight	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (292mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1152.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1152.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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

GRID RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7000 and GRID RTX6000-8Q

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.

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q).

Feature	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,524	4,514
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+98%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	768 KB+140%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q has 2 GB. The FirePro S7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_2
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 292mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro S7000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	292mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	30.2+50%	20.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The FirePro S7000 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the FirePro S7000 offers 1156.7% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).