FirePro S7000 vs Radeon R9 Nano

CPU

GPU

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Radeon R9 Nano

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S7000

150

4,524

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6990

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

4,609

+1.9%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 260

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

88%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

80%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#226

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4081%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

100%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

99%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

97%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

92%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

87%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

87%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

81%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

79%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

78%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

75%

#255

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

75%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 Nano is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 R9 Nano
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $200), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 390.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S7000	Radeon R9 Nano
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+390.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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.

FirePro S7000 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 Nano Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7000 and Radeon R9 Nano

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 R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Radeon R9 Nano reaches 4,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano).

Feature	FirePro S7000	Radeon R9 Nano
G3D Mark Score	4,524	4,609+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	4096+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	8.192 TFLOPS+237%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	256+220%
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	1 MB+223%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S7000	Radeon R9 Nano
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Nano has 2 GB. The FirePro S7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) — the Radeon R9 Nano has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S7000	Radeon R9 Nano
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM
Bus Width	64-bit	4096-bit+6300%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 12 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S7000	Radeon R9 Nano
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	FirePro S7000	Radeon R9 Nano
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 175W — a 15.4% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 292mm vs 152mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro S7000	Radeon R9 Nano
TDP	150W-14%	175W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 8-pin
Length	292mm	152mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	30.2+15%	26.3

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649 and now averages $200. The FirePro S7000 costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 23.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) — the FirePro S7000 offers 391.7% better value. The Radeon R9 Nano is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).