FirePro S7000 vs Radeon R7 370

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 950 MHz
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Radeon R7 370

2015Boost: 975 MHz
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FirePro S7000 vs Radeon R7 370 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 R7 370: 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

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • 738.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,249 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 30.1 G3D/$ ($1,249 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.
  • 32.1% longer card at 292mm vs 221mm.

Radeon R7 370

2015

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,100 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,249 MSRP).
  • Delivers 730.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.1 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,249 MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.
  • Measures 221mm instead of 292mm, a 71mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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 0.9% in PassMark G3D (4,524 vs 4,482), 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 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon R7 370 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,100 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $1,249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 730.5% (30.1 vs 3.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 370 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro S7000 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro S7000 vs Radeon R7 370 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 R7 370

The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Radeon R7 370 reaches 4,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 370). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370).

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon R7 370
G3D Mark Score
4,524
4,482
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280+25%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS+22%
1.997 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+25%
64
L1 Cache
320 KB+25%
256 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon R7 370
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 R7 370 carries 2 GB. 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 256-bit on the Radeon R7 370.

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon R7 370
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 12 (Radeon R7 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon R7 370
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro S7000) vs H.264 (Radeon R7 370).

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon R7 370
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD 4.0
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 370's 100W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 450W (Radeon R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 292mm vs 221mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon R7 370
TDP
150W
100W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
292mm
221mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
30.2
44.8+48%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro S7000 came in at $1249, while the Radeon R7 370 launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon R7 370 was 88.1% cheaper ($1100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.6 (FirePro S7000) vs 30.1 (Radeon R7 370) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 736.1% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R7 370 (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon R7 370
MSRP
$1249
$149-88%
Performance per Dollar
3.6
30.1+736%
Codename
Pitcairn
Trinidad
Release
August 27 2012
June 18 2015
Ranking
#462
#467

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