FirePro W7000 Adapter
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro W7000 Adapter vs GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. 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

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91%
#96
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#97
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86%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
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Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
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#219
FirePro W7000 Adapter
MSRP: $899|Avg: $15
100%
#220
Quadro K420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
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#223
FirePro W7000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $50
98%
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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W7000 Adapter lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 79.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W7000 Adapter.

InsightFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-79.5%)
Leading raw performance (+79.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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. Priced at $15 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 80% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 178.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+178.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 W7000 Adapter and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 79.5%. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
4,383
7,869+80%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1280+43%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+23%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+43%
56
L1 Cache
320 KB
896 KB+180%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
150W
75W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
242mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
90°C
70°C-22%
Perf/Watt
29.2
104.9+259%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 178.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$899
$149-83%
Avg Price (30d)
$15-80%
$75
Performance per Dollar
292.2+179%
104.9
Codename
Pitcairn
TU117
Release
June 13 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#477
#323