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FirePro W7000
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GRID V100D-8Q
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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 GRID V100D-8Q is on rank 387, so the FirePro W7000 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 GRID V100D-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 GRID V100D-8Q.
| Insight | FirePro W7000 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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
The FirePro W7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $10,000), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 20612.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W7000 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20612.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000) |
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 GRID V100D-8Q
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.
GRID V100D-8Q
The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W7000 scores 4,304 and the GRID V100D-8Q reaches 4,156 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID V100D-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000) vs 640 (GRID V100D-8Q). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q).
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,304+4% | 4,156 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+45% | 1.672 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID V100D-8Q has 2 GB. The FirePro W7000 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) vs 2 MB (GRID V100D-8Q) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7000 draws 150W versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000) vs 350W (GRID V100D-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-33% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7+55% | 18.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The FirePro W7000 costs 99.5% less ($9950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.1 (FirePro W7000) vs 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) — the FirePro W7000 offers 21425% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W7000 | GRID V100D-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899-91% | $10000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-100% | $10000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.1+21425% | 0.4 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM107 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #477 | #622 |
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