FirePro S7150 vs GeForce GTX 680MX
FirePro S7150
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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 S7150 is positioned at rank 315 and the GeForce GTX 680MX is on rank 79, so the GeForce GTX 680MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7150
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 680MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S7150.
| Insight | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680MX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 S7150 and GeForce GTX 680MX
FirePro S7150
The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.
GeForce GTX 680MX
The GeForce GTX 680MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 23 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,799 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the GeForce GTX 680MX reaches 3,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 680MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680MX).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,770 | 3,799 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S7150) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680MX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680MX). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs NVDEC (Kepler). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150) vs H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680MX).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | UVD 5.0 | NVDEC (Kepler) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 680MX's 122W — a 20.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 680MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 122W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1 | 31.1+24% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7150 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GeForce GTX 680MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $459 | — |
| Codename | Tonga | — |
| Release | February 1 2016 | October 23 2012 |
| Ranking | #521 | #520 |
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