FirePro W7000 Adapter vs Radeon HD 7870 XT
FirePro W7000 Adapter
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7000 Adapter
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7870 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 $270), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1665% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1665%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270) |
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 Radeon HD 7870 XT
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.
Radeon HD 7870 XT
The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT).
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,383 | 4,470+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS | 2.995 TFLOPS+23% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 384 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W7000 Adapter comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT has 2 GB. The FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870 XT).
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-19% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 80-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2+21% | 24.2 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 and now averages $270. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 94.4% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 1660.2% better value.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $270-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-94% | $270 |
| Performance per Dollar | 292.2+1660% | 16.6 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Tahiti |
| Release | June 13 2012 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #477 | #469 |
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