FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 470

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

GeForce GTX 470

2010Core: 607 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V7000

150

3,162

+0.5%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

3,145

0.0%

GeForce GTX 650

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 V7000 is positioned at rank #243 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 V7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

91%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

84%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

82%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

81%

#228

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4197%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

100%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

90%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

89%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

83%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

82%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

80%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

78%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

78%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

78%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

76%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

76%

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 V7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 220% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470.

Insight	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+220%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $349), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 250.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+250.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349)

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 V7000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7000 and GeForce GTX 470

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)

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 470
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 220% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. 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

The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The FirePro V7000 costs 71.3% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the FirePro V7000 offers 251.1% better value. The FirePro V7000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).