FirePro V7000 vs Tesla M10

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Tesla M10

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 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

3,173

+0.3%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 M10 is on rank 334, so the FirePro V7000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Tesla M10

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#319

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11632%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

100%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

99%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

97%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

92%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

82%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

81%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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	Tesla M10
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $500), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 398.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7000	Tesla M10
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+398.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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

Tesla M10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7000 and Tesla M10

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 M10

The Tesla M10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Tesla M10 reaches 3,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla M10 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 640 (Tesla M10). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10).

Feature	FirePro V7000	Tesla M10
G3D Mark Score	3,162	3,173
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+100%	640 ×4
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+45%	1.672 TFLOPS ×4
ROPs	32+100%	16 ×4
TMUs	80+100%	40 ×4
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7000	Tesla M10
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M10 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 2 MB (Tesla M10) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Tesla M10
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro V7000) vs 12_1 (Tesla M10). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Tesla M10
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Tesla M10
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Tesla M10's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (Tesla M10). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro V7000	Tesla M10
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	21.1+50%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Tesla M10 launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The FirePro V7000 costs 80% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 6.3 (Tesla M10) — the FirePro V7000 offers 401.6% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).