FirePro S7150
VS
Radeon Pro 560X

FirePro S7150 vs Radeon Pro 560X

FirePro S7150

2016Core: 920 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 560X

2018Core: 1004 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. The FirePro S7150 is positioned at rank #315 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 S7150

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
100%
#299
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
9410%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
100%
#316
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
98%
#317
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
97%
#318
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
97%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
97%
#320
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
96%
#321
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
94%
#322
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
90%
#323
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
90%
#324
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
89%
#325
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
88%
#326
Quadro FX 380
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
87%
#327
Tesla C2050 / C2070
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30
87%
#328
FirePro M7740
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
85%
#329
Quadro FX 570
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
83%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S7150 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 Pro 560X.

InsightFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S7150 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 Radeon Pro 560X

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the Radeon Pro 560X reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

FeatureFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score
3,770+3%
3,678
Architecture
GCN 3.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2048+100%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.768 TFLOPS+83%
2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
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 S7150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 560X has 2 GB. The FirePro S7150 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 S7150) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S7150) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
DirectX
12
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X).

FeatureFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
Encoder
VCE 3.0
VCE 3.0
Decoder
UVD 5.0
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

FeatureFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
TDP
150W
75W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75
Perf/Watt
25.1
49.0+95%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 MSRP and currently averages $459, while the Radeon Pro 560X launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro 560X costs 100+% less ($459 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro S7150) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

FeatureFirePro S7150Radeon Pro 560X
MSRP
$2399
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$459
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
8.2
Infinity
Codename
Tonga
Polaris 21
Release
February 1 2016
July 16 2018
Ranking
#521
#528