FirePro V7000 vs Radeon R9 M470X
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V7000 is positioned at rank 243 and the Radeon R9 M470X is on rank 377, so the FirePro V7000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M470X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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 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 $350), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 241.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+241.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 R9 M470X
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 R9 M470X
The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Radeon R9 M470X reaches 3,244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M470X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M470X). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,162 | 3,244+3% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7000) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470X) — the FirePro V7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M470X's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M470X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.1 | 43.3+105% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 and now averages $350. The FirePro V7000 costs 71.4% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) — the FirePro V7000 offers 239.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M470X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $350-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-71% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6+240% | 9.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Emerald |
| Release | August 27 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #462 | #563 |
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