FirePro W7100 vs Quadro T1000 Max-Q
FirePro W7100
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W7100 is positioned at rank 184 and the Quadro T1000 Max-Q is on rank 17, so the Quadro T1000 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7100
Performance Per Dollar Quadro T1000 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro T1000 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q 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 FirePro W7100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1000 Max-Q.
| Insight | FirePro W7100 | Quadro T1000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W7100 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 W7100 and Quadro T1000 Max-Q
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.
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).
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Quadro 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)
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Quadro T1000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The FirePro W7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Quadro 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% |
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.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Quadro 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% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Quadro T1000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114 | — |
| Codename | Tonga | TU117 |
| Release | August 12 2014 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #406 | #364 |
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