FirePro W7000 Adapter
VS
GeForce GTX 660 Ti

FirePro W7000 Adapter vs GeForce GTX 660 Ti

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 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

#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
91%
#96
L4
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 660 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+0.7%)
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 660 Ti

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 660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 and the GeForce GTX 660 Ti reaches 4,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
G3D Mark Score
4,383
4,415
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280
1344+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS
2.634 TFLOPS+8%
ROPs
32+33%
24
TMUs
80
112+40%
L1 Cache
320 KB+186%
112 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+33%
384 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
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 660 Ti has 3 GB. The FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+33%
3 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
512 KB+33%
384 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
DirectX
12
12 (FL 11_0)
Vulkan
1.2+9%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+7%
4.3
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 1st gen
Decoder
UVD
PureVideo VP5
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 660 Ti's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 97°C.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
TDP
150W
150W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
242mm
241mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
90°C-7%
97°C
Perf/Watt
29.2
29.4
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 0.7% better value.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce GTX 660 Ti
MSRP
$899
$299-67%
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$15
Performance per Dollar
292.2
294.3
Codename
Pitcairn
GK104
Release
June 13 2012
August 16 2012
Ranking
#477
#472