FirePro S7150 vs Radeon RX 560

FirePro S7150

2016Core: 920 MHz

Radeon RX 560

2017Core: 1175 MHzBoost: 1275 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S7150

150

3,770

+2.4%

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

3,682

0.0%

Radeon R9 M385

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD 6990M

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560.

Insight	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $459), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 647.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+647.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($459)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

FirePro S7150 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7150 and Radeon RX 560

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.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 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 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,770+2%	3,682
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.768 TFLOPS+44%	2.611 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro S7150) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
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 RX 560). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 5.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70 C.

Feature	FirePro S7150	Radeon RX 560
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	241mm	170mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70 C
Perf/Watt	25.1	49.1+96%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 MSRP and currently averages $459, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 560 costs 86.9% less ($399 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro S7150) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 648.8% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).