FirePro W7000 Adapter vs Tesla K20c
FirePro W7000 Adapter
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is positioned at rank 219 and the Tesla K20c is on rank 325, so the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7000 Adapter
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20c
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K20c is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3196.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3196.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Tesla K20c
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.
Tesla K20c
The Tesla K20c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 and the Tesla K20c reaches 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K20c uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20c). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c).
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,383 | 4,432+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2496+95% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS | 3.524 TFLOPS+45% |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 80 | 208+160% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+54% | 208 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.25 MB+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W7000 Adapter comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K20c has 2 GB. The FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1.25 MB (Tesla K20c) — the Tesla K20c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.25 MB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 11_0 (Tesla K20c). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the Tesla K20c's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 350W (Tesla K20c). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-33% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2+48% | 19.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Tesla K20c launched at $3199 and now averages $500. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 8.9 (Tesla K20c) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 3183.1% better value.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 Adapter | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899-72% | $3199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-97% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 292.2+3183% | 8.9 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK110 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | November 12 2012 |
| Ranking | #477 | #549 |
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