FirePro W5000 vs Radeon R7 260

CPU

GPU

FirePro W5000

2012Core: 825 MHz

Radeon R7 260

2013Boost: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5000

2,967

+2.6%

2,892

0.0%

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 W5000 is positioned at rank #216 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 W5000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

89%

#201

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2984%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

97%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

96%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

91%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

88%

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 FirePro W5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 260.

Insight	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $110), it costs 64% less, resulting in a 182.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+182.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)

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 W5000 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 260 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5000 and Radeon R7 260

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon R7 260

The Radeon R7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 17 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5000 scores 2,967 and the Radeon R7 260 reaches 2,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 260 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5000) vs 768 (Radeon R7 260). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260).

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
G3D Mark Score	2,967+3%	2,892
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS+21%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
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 W5000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 260 has 1 GB. The FirePro W5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro W5000) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 260) — the FirePro W5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 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 W5000) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2.170	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 260).

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5000 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 260's 95W — a 23.5% difference. The FirePro W5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5000) vs 400W (Radeon R7 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 183mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
TDP	75W-21%	95W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	183mm	170mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	39.6+30%	30.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W5000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 and now averages $110. The FirePro W5000 costs 63.6% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.2 (FirePro W5000) vs 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) — the FirePro W5000 offers 182.1% better value. The Radeon R7 260 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon R7 260
MSRP	$599	$109-82%
Avg Price (30d)	$40-64%	$110
Performance per Dollar	74.2+182%	26.3
Codename	Pitcairn	Bonaire
Release	August 7 2012	December 17 2013
Ranking	#585	#591