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FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 860M

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FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz
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GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz
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FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 860M Performance Spectrum

FirePro V7000
4 GB 150
3,162
+2.2%
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brand logoRadeon R9 M380
brand logoRadeon RX 5300
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M
brand logoRadeon VII
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT
GeForce GTX 860M
2 GB 75
3,095
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 760M
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M SLI
brand logoGeForce GT 1030
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
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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 860M: 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

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • ❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 860M

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

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 2.2% in PassMark G3D (3,162 vs 3,095), 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. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V7000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the GeForce GTX 860M reaches 3,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 860M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M).

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 860M
G3D Mark Score
3,162+2%
3,095
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280+11%
1152 or 640
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS+75%
1.389 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+100%
40
L1 Cache
320 KB
320 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M
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 860M 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 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 860M. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 860M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro V7000) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 1.

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 860M
DirectX
12+9%
11.0
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
6+500%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M).

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 860M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 2.0
Decoder
UVD
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 860M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 860M
TDP
150W
75W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
21.1
41.3+96%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 860M (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro V7000GeForce GTX 860M
MSRP
$899
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Codename
Pitcairn
GM107
Release
August 27 2012
January 13 2014
Ranking
#462
#578
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