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FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti

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FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz
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GeForce GTX 560 Ti

2011Core: 823 MHz
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FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti Performance Spectrum

FirePro V7000
4 GB 150
3,162
+2.7%
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brand logoRadeon R9 M380
brand logoRadeon RX 5300
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M
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GeForce GTX 560 Ti
2 GB 160
3,080
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 670M
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M SLI
brand logoGeForce MX250
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti
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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 560 Ti: 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

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅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.
  • ❌
    261% HIGHER MSRP
    $899 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.5 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 251.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 3.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
  • ✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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 2.7% in PassMark G3D (3,162 vs 3,080), 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 2 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 560 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $650 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $899, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 251.7% (12.4 vs 3.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 560 Ti 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 560 Ti Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 3,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 560 Ti
G3D Mark Score
3,162+3%
3,080
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1280+233%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS+93%
1.263 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+25%
64
L1 Cache
320 KB
512 KB+60%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 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.

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 560 Ti
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 560 Ti carries 2 GB. FirePro V7000 gives you 100% 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 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 560 Ti.

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 560 Ti
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro V7000) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DirectX
12+9%
11_0
Max Displays
6+200%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
UVD
NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 560 Ti
TDP
150W-6%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
242mm
229mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
—
Perf/Watt
21.1+9%
19.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V7000 came in at $899, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 560 Ti was 72.3% cheaper ($650 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.5 (FirePro V7000) vs 12.4 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 254.3% better value. The newer card here is FirePro V7000 (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 560 Ti
MSRP
$899
$249-72%
Performance per Dollar
3.5
12.4+254%
Codename
Pitcairn
GF114
Release
August 27 2012
January 25 2011
Ranking
#462
#580
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