FirePro V7000 vs Radeon Pro 555
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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 Pro 555.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 FirePro V7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $1,000), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 906.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+906.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 Pro 555
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 Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,162 | 3,141 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+86% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 555 has 2 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.1 | 41.9+99% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 and now averages $1000. The FirePro V7000 costs 90% less ($900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) — the FirePro V7000 offers 919.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-90% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6+919% | 3.1 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Polaris 21 |
| Release | August 27 2012 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #462 | #574 |
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