FirePro W7000 Adapter vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

CPU

GPU

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W7000 Adapter

150

4,383

+2.9%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

110

4,260

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6970

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $149), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 922% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+922%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)

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

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7000 Adapter and Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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 R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 and the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 reaches 4,260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
G3D Mark Score	4,383+3%	4,260
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS	2.496 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB	384 KB+20%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7000 Adapter comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 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 R9 270 / R7 370
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
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 VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 220mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 70.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
TDP	150W	110W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	242mm	220mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	70-22%
Perf/Watt	29.2	38.7+33%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 89.9% less ($134 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 921.7% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).