FirePro W7100
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro W7100

2014Core: 920 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. The FirePro W7100 is positioned at rank #184 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 W7100

#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
99%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
97%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
96%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
95%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
92%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
88%
#169
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2330%
#184
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
100%
#185
P106-090
MSRP: $389|Avg: $30
100%
#186
Radeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
99%
#188
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
98%
#190
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
97%
#191
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
97%
#193
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
96%
#196
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
92%
#197
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
92%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W7100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 55.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-55.4%)
Leading raw performance (+55.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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 GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $114 for the FirePro W7100, it costs 34% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 136.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+136.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114)
More affordable ($75)

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 W7100 and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

FirePro W7100

The FirePro W7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,065 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W7100 scores 5,065 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 55.4%. The FirePro W7100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W7100) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.297 TFLOPS (FirePro W7100) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
5,065
7,869+55%
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1792+100%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.297 TFLOPS+10%
2.984 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
112+100%
56
L1 Cache
448 KB
896 KB+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The FirePro W7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7100) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W7100) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro W7100) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W7100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCE 3.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 5.0
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7100) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
150W
75W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
241mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
95
70°C-26%
Perf/Watt
33.8
104.9+210%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7100 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 34.2% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.4 (FirePro W7100) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 136.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$799
$149-81%
Avg Price (30d)
$114
$75-34%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
104.9+136%
Codename
Tonga
TU117
Release
August 12 2014
April 23 2019
Ranking
#406
#323