FirePro W7000 Adapter
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

FirePro W7000 Adapter vs GeForce RTX 2060

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 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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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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91%
#96
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#97
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86%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
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#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
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MSRP: $169|Avg: $100
98%
#226
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93%
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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 RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 222% 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.

InsightFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-222%)
Leading raw performance (+222%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
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 $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 88% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 148.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+148.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 222%. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
4,383
14,114+222%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1280
1920+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.432 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+165%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
80
120+50%
L1 Cache
0.31 MB
1.9 MB+513%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7000 Adapter comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
UVD
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 72.

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
150W-6%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
242mm
229mm
Height
111mm
113mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
90°C
72-20%
Perf/Watt
29.2
88.2+202%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 87.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 148.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro W7000 AdapterGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$899
$349-61%
Avg Price (30d)
$15-88%
$120
Performance per Dollar
292.2+148%
117.6
Codename
Pitcairn
TU106
Release
June 13 2012
January 7 2019
Ranking
#477
#168