FirePro V7000 vs Quadro M1200

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Quadro M1200

2017Core: 1093 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V7000

150

3,162

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

3,212

+1.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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 Quadro M1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7000.

Insight	FirePro V7000	Quadro M1200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M1200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 154% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7000	Quadro M1200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+154%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

Quadro M1200 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7000 and Quadro M1200

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.

Quadro M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Quadro M1200 reaches 3,212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200).

Feature	FirePro V7000	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	3,162	3,212+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+100%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+74%	1.399 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	Quadro M1200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro V7000) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Quadro M1200
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).

Feature	FirePro V7000	Quadro M1200
Encoder	VCE 1.0	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 82°C.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Quadro M1200
TDP	150W	45W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-9%	82°C
Perf/Watt	21.1	71.4+238%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro M1200 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Quadro M1200 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 80.3 (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 offers 154.1% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).