FirePro V7000 vs Tesla K40m
FirePro V7000
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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 Tesla K40m is on rank 137, so the Tesla K40m 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 Tesla K40m
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 Tesla K40m.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V7000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Tesla K40m
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.
Tesla K40m
The Tesla K40m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,143 points. Launch price was $7,699.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Tesla K40m reaches 3,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K40m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40m). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,162 | 3,143 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2880+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS | 5.046 TFLOPS+107% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 240+200% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+33% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K40m 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 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) — the Tesla K40m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Tesla K40m's 245W — a 48.1% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (Tesla K40m). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-39% | 245W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.1+65% | 12.8 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K40m is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK110B |
| Release | August 27 2012 | November 22 2013 |
| Ranking | #462 | #573 |
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