FirePro W7000 Adapter vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W7000 Adapter

150

4,383

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

11,892

+171.3%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 171.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-171.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+171.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 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 $150 for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, it costs 90% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 268.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+268.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7000 Adapter and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 171.3%. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	4,383	11,892+171%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+269%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	2.5 MB+706%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12	12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: UVD vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	VCE 1.0	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 235mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	150W	130W-13%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	242mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	75°C-17%
Perf/Watt	29.2	91.5+213%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 90% less ($135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 268.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).