FirePro W7000 Adapter vs Quadro K4200

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz

Quadro K4200

2014Core: 771 MHzBoost: 784 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W7000 Adapter

150

4,383

+1.2%

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

4,332

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5050

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 FirePro W7000 Adapter is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4200.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 Adapter holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 237.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+237.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Quadro K4200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7000 Adapter and Quadro K4200

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.

Quadro K4200

The Quadro K4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,332 points. Launch price was $854.99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
G3D Mark Score	4,383+1%	4,332
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1344+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+15%	2.107 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB+186%	112 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12_0 (Quadro K4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 32.6% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Quadro K4200
TDP	150W	108W-28%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.2	40.1+37%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 86.6 (Quadro K4200) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 237.4% better value. The Quadro K4200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).