FirePro W7000 vs Radeon RX 460

CPU

GPU

FirePro W7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Radeon RX 460

2016Core: 1090 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W7000

150

4,304

+5.0%

4,099

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970M

Radeon RX 550

Radeon R7 360

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon R9 290X / 390X

Radeon RX 5700M

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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 is positioned at rank #223 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

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

92%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

90%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

87%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

87%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

85%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

79%

#208

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3084%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

100%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

100%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

94%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

91%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

76%

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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 460.

Insight	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 36.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($35)

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 460 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7000 and Radeon RX 460

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.

Radeon RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W7000 scores 4,304 versus the Radeon RX 460's 4,099 — the FirePro W7000 leads by 5%. The FirePro W7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460).

Feature	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
G3D Mark Score	4,304+5%	4,099
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+43%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+13%	2.15 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460). Vulkan: 1.2 vs Supported. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
DirectX	12	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	Supported
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460).

Feature	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 460's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro W7000	Radeon RX 460
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	242mm	170mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.7	54.7+91%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 460 costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.1 (FirePro W7000) vs 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 36% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).