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FirePro W7000
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GeForce GTX 880M SLI
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W7000 is positioned at rank 223 and the GeForce GTX 880M SLI is on rank 202, so the GeForce GTX 880M SLI 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% 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 GeForce GTX 880M SLI.
| Insight | FirePro W7000 | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W7000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 and GeForce GTX 880M SLI
FirePro W7000
The FirePro W7000 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: 4,304 points. Launch price was $899.
GeForce GTX 880M SLI
The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 206W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,091 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro W7000 scores 4,304 versus the GeForce GTX 880M SLI's 4,091 — the FirePro W7000 leads by 5.2%. The FirePro W7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 880M SLI).
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,304+5% | 4,091 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 3072+140% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M SLI has 2 GB. The FirePro W7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7000 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 880M SLI's 206W — a 31.5% difference. The FirePro W7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-27% | 206W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7+44% | 19.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | N15E-GX-A2 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #477 | #310 |
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