FirePro W7100 vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q

FirePro W7100

2014Core: 920 MHz
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Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019Core: 765 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz
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FirePro W7100 vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro W7100 vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W7100

2014

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019

Why buy it

  • FirePro W7100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Quadro T1000 Max-Q is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 50W instead of 150W, a 100W reduction.
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro W7100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.3% in PassMark G3D (5,065 vs 5,000), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro T1000 Max-Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro W7100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, FirePro W7100 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro T1000 Max-Q has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W7100 vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 765 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7100 scores 5,065 and the Quadro T1000 Max-Q reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro T1000 Max-Q uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W7100) vs 896 (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 3.297 TFLOPS (FirePro W7100) vs 2.419 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 Max-Q).

FeatureFirePro W7100Quadro T1000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
5,065+1%
5,000
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1792+100%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.297 TFLOPS+36%
2.419 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 W7100Quadro T1000 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7100 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 Max-Q carries 4 GB. FirePro W7100 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the FirePro W7100 and 64-bit on the Quadro T1000 Max-Q. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7100) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) — the Quadro T1000 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W7100Quadro T1000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7100 draws 150W versus the Quadro T1000 Max-Q's 50W — a 100% difference. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7100) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro W7100Quadro T1000 Max-Q
TDP
150W
50W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
95
Perf/Watt
33.8
100.0+196%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro T1000 Max-Q (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro W7100Quadro T1000 Max-Q
MSRP
$799
Codename
Tonga
TU117
Release
August 12 2014
May 27 2019
Ranking
#406
#364

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