FirePro W7000 Adapter vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W7000 Adapter

150

4,383

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

10,064

+129.6%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 W7000 Adapter is positioned at rank #219 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 W7000 Adapter

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

91%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

89%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

86%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

86%

#204

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3027%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

100%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

98%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

98%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

93%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

89%

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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 129.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W7000 Adapter.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-129.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+129.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W7000 Adapter offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 Adapter holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $60), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 74.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+74.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 W7000 Adapter Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7000 Adapter and GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro W7000 Adapter

The FirePro W7000 Adapter is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 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: 4,383 points. Launch price was $899.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 129.6%. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	4,383	10,064+130%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+265%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7000 Adapter comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	242mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.2	55.9+91%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 74.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).