FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 470

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GPU

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

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GeForce GTX 470

2010Core: 607 MHz

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FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 470 Performance Spectrum

FirePro V7000

4 GB 150

3,162

+0.5%

3,145

0.0%

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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.

FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 470 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 470: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V7000

2012

Why buy it

✅220% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 215W, a 65W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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157.6% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.5 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 470

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 156.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 3.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌43.3% higher power demand at 215W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro V7000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (3,162 vs 3,145), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V7000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 470 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $550 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $899, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 156.2% (9.0 vs 3.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 470 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro V7000 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 470 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro V7000

The FirePro V7000 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: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.

GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
G3D Mark Score	3,162	3,145
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280+186%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+123%	1.089 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	512 KB	640 KB+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 470 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V7000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7000 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 carries 1 GB. FirePro V7000 gives you 220% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V7000 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 470. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7000) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+220%	1.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	640 KB+25%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro V7000) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 35.6% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 93.

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
TDP	150W-30%	215W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-19%	93
Perf/Watt	21.1+45%	14.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V7000 came in at $899, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 470 was 61.2% cheaper ($550 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.5 (FirePro V7000) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 470 offers 157.1% better value. The newer card here is FirePro V7000 (2012 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
MSRP	$899	$349-61%
Performance per Dollar	3.5	9.0+157%
Codename	Pitcairn	GF100
Release	August 27 2012	March 26 2010
Ranking	#462	#572

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