FirePro V7900 vs Radeon Pro WX 3200
FirePro V7900
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Radeon Pro WX 3200
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V7900 is positioned at rank 279 and the Radeon Pro WX 3200 is on rank 131, so the Radeon Pro WX 3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7900
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro WX 3200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V7900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 3200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V7900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $199 for the Radeon Pro WX 3200, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
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 V7900 and Radeon Pro WX 3200
FirePro V7900
The FirePro V7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,261 points.
Radeon Pro WX 3200
The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1082 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,209 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7900 scores 2,261 and the Radeon Pro WX 3200 reaches 2,209 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7900) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900) vs 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,261+2% | 2,209 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+34% | 1.385 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V7900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7900) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (12_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7900) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro V7900) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 3200).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7900 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7900) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 100°C vs 82°C.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 65W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 100°C | 82°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 15.1 | 34.0+125% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7900 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The FirePro V7900 costs 39.7% less ($79 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (FirePro V7900) vs 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the FirePro V7900 offers 69.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Radeon Pro WX 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $199-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-40% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8+69% | 11.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | Polaris 23 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | July 2 2019 |
| Ranking | #656 | #659 |
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