FirePro S7000
VS
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

FirePro S7000 vs Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 950 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

2017Core: 1175 MHzBoost: 1275 MHz

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 RX 560 (móvel) is on rank 86, so the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
75%
#256
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
75%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
98%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#76
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
239%
#78
217%
#79
216%
#83
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
196%
#84
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
195%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
100%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
97%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
95%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
95%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560 (móvel).

InsightFirePro S7000Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro S7000Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+25.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 RX 560 (móvel)

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 RX 560 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points. Launch price was $99.99.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) reaches 4,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 2.462 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)).

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
4,524
4,500
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1280+25%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS
2.462 TFLOPS+1%
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)

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 RX 560 (móvel) 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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 560 (móvel)'s 65W — a 79.1% difference. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
TDP
150W
65W-57%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
292mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
30.2
69.2+129%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $50. The FirePro S7000 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 90.0 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) — the FirePro S7000 offers 25.7% better value. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro S7000Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP
$1249
$99-92%
Avg Price (30d)
$40-20%
$50
Performance per Dollar
113.1+26%
90.0
Codename
Pitcairn
Baffin
Release
August 27 2012
January 5 2017
Ranking
#462
#478