FirePro S7000 vs Radeon HD 7870
FirePro S7000
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Radeon HD 7870
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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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (292mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $45), it costs 11% less, resulting in a 11.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 Radeon HD 7870
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.
Radeon HD 7870
The Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,568 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Radeon HD 7870 reaches 4,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,524 | 4,568 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+5% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro S7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 has 2 GB. The FirePro S7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro S7000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 292mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-25% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 292mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 30.2+32% | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The FirePro S7000 costs 11.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) — the FirePro S7000 offers 11.4% better value.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon HD 7870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1249 | $349-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-11% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+11% | 101.5 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 27 2012 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #462 | #460 |
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