
FirePro V7000 vs Radeon HD 7790

FirePro V7000
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 Radeon HD 7790.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 144.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+144.3%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7000 and Radeon HD 7790

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.

Radeon HD 7790
The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Radeon HD 7790 reaches 3,090 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7790 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 896 (Radeon HD 7790). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,162+2% | 3,090 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+43% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+36% | 1.792 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+43% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7790 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: 512 KB (FirePro V7000) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7790) — the FirePro V7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro V7000) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 5.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+20% | 5 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7790's 85W — a 55.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 400W (Radeon HD 7790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 85W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 183mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 21.1 | 36.4+73% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7790 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 144.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7790 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $149-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $40-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6 | 77.3+145% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Bonaire |
| Release | August 27 2012 | March 22 2013 |
| Ranking | #462 | #579 |
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