FirePro S7000 vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 950 MHz
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Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

2018Core: 931 MHzBoost: 1011 MHz
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FirePro S7000 vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro S7000 vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro S7000

2012

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro S7000 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.
  • More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro S7000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (4,524 vs 4,498), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro S7000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro S7000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro S7000 vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL reaches 4,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL).

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score
4,524
4,498
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1280
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS
2.588 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80
80
L1 Cache
320 KB
320 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S7000 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL carries 0 MB. FirePro S7000 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro S7000 and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
TDP
150W
65W-57%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
292mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
30.2
69.2+129%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro S7000 came in at $1249, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL was 100+% cheaper ($1249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.6 (FirePro S7000) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
MSRP
$1249
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
3.6
Infinity
Codename
Pitcairn
Polaris 22
Release
August 27 2012
April 24 2018
Ranking
#462
#464

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