FirePro S7000 vs Radeon Pro 465
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 Radeon Pro 465 is on rank 152, so the Radeon Pro 465 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 Radeon Pro 465
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 | Radeon Pro 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 273.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Pro 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+273.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Pro 465
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 Pro 465
The Radeon Pro 465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,538 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Radeon Pro 465 reaches 4,538 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 465 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 465). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 465).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Pro 465 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,524 | 4,538 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+25% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+31% | 1.858 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Pro 465 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 465 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro 465) — the Radeon Pro 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Pro 465 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 465's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Pro 465 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 35W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 292mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.2 | 129.7+329% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Pro 465 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The FirePro S7000 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 30.3 (Radeon Pro 465) — the FirePro S7000 offers 273.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 465 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Pro 465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1249 | $500-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-73% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+273% | 30.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Baffin |
| Release | August 27 2012 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #462 | #547 |
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