FirePro S7000 vs Tesla K40c
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 Tesla K40c is on rank 378, so the FirePro S7000 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 Tesla K40c
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 Tesla K40c.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (292mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 1158.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1158.1%) | ❌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 Tesla K40c
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.
Tesla K40c
The Tesla K40c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $7,699.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 and the Tesla K40c reaches 4,495 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 Tesla K40c uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro S7000) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40c). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,524 | 4,495 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2880+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS | 5.046 TFLOPS+107% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 240+200% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+33% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro S7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K40c 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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40c) — the Tesla K40c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000) vs 11_0 (Tesla K40c). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7000 draws 150W versus the Tesla K40c's 245W — a 48.1% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7000) vs 350W (Tesla K40c). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 292mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-39% | 245W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 292mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.2+65% | 18.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Tesla K40c launched at $7699 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 9.0 (Tesla K40c) — the FirePro S7000 offers 1156.7% better value. The Tesla K40c is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S7000 | Tesla K40c |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1249-84% | $7699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-92% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+1157% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK180 |
| Release | August 27 2012 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #462 | #465 |
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