FirePro V7000 vs Radeon R7 260X

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Radeon R7 260X

2013Boost: 1000 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

3,198

+1.1%

Radeon R7 M465X

Radeon RX 540

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

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 Radeon R7 260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
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 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 $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+48.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Radeon R7 260X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7000 and Radeon R7 260X

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 R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Radeon R7 260X reaches 3,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X).

Feature	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
G3D Mark Score	3,162	3,198+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+43%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+23%	1.971 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
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 R7 260X 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 R7 260X) — the FirePro V7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
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 R7 260X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X).

Feature	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
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

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 26.4% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
TDP	150W	115W-23%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	242mm	170mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	21.1	27.8+32%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R7 260X launched at $139 and now averages $150. The FirePro V7000 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) — the FirePro V7000 offers 48.4% better value. The Radeon R7 260X is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro V7000	Radeon R7 260X
MSRP	$899	$139-85%
Avg Price (30d)	$100-33%	$150
Performance per Dollar	31.6+48%	21.3
Codename	Pitcairn	Bonaire
Release	August 27 2012	October 8 2013
Ranking	#462	#568