FirePro S7000 vs Radeon Sky 500
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 Sky 500 is on rank 146, so the Radeon Sky 500 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 Sky 500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Sky 500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% 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 Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1097.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1097.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Sky 500
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 Sky 500
The Radeon Sky 500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2013. 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: 4,723 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Radeon Sky 500 reaches 4,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,524 | 4,723+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS | 2.432 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sky 500 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.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Sky 500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 292mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.2 | 31.5+4% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The FirePro S7000 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (FirePro S7000) vs 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) — the FirePro S7000 offers 1103.2% better value. The Radeon Sky 500 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1249 | $500-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-92% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+1103% | 9.4 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 27 2012 | March 27 2013 |
| Ranking | #462 | #455 |
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