FirePro V7000 vs GeForce GTX 860M

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V7000

150

3,162

+2.2%

3,095

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V7000 is positioned at rank 243 and the GeForce GTX 860M is on rank 177, so the GeForce GTX 860M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 GeForce GTX 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.

Insight	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 860M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 860M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 860M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 860M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+95.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 860M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7000 and GeForce GTX 860M

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 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).

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce 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)

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce GTX 860M
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 860M has 2 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. 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.

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce 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.

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce 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).

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce 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.

Feature	FirePro V7000	GeForce 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 GeForce GTX 860M costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) — the GeForce GTX 860M offers 95.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).