FirePro S7000 vs GRID T4-8Q
FirePro S7000
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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 GRID T4-8Q is on rank 302, 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 GRID T4-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% 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 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $1,000), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2275.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2275.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 GRID T4-8Q
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 T4-8Q
The GRID T4-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,762 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 versus the GRID T4-8Q's 4,762 — the GRID T4-8Q leads by 5.3%. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,524 | 4,762+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+10% | 2.218 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 576 KB+80% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro S7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-8Q 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 T4-8Q) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 40% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 292mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.2 | 47.6+58% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $1000. The FirePro S7000 costs 96% less ($960 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) — the FirePro S7000 offers 2256.3% better value. The GRID T4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | GRID T4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1249-50% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-96% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+2256% | 4.8 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM204 |
| Release | August 27 2012 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #462 | #535 |
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