FirePro V7000
VS
Radeon HD 7790

FirePro V7000 vs Radeon HD 7790

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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
L2
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 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.

InsightFirePro V7000Radeon 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.

InsightFirePro V7000Radeon 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

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureFirePro V7000Radeon 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)

FeatureFirePro V7000Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureFirePro V7000Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureFirePro V7000Radeon HD 7790
DirectX
12
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+20%
5
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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).

FeatureFirePro V7000Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureFirePro V7000Radeon 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%
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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).

FeatureFirePro V7000Radeon 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