FirePro W7170M
VS
Quadro 7000

FirePro W7170M vs Quadro 7000

FirePro W7170M

2015Core: 723 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

2012Core: 651 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W7170M is positioned at rank 22 and the Quadro 7000 is on rank 398, so the FirePro W7170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 W7170M

#7
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
328%
#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
78%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
74%
#22
FirePro W7170M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
98%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
88%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
82%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
71%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 7000

#382
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
61554%
#397
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
100%
#398
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
100%
#399
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
100%
#400
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
96%
#401
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
96%
#402
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
92%
#403
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
83%
#405
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
83%
#406
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
75%
#408
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
71%
#409
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
67%
#410
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
67%
#412
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
50%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro W7170MQuadro 7000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W7170M 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 W7170M and Quadro 7000

AMD

FirePro W7170M

The FirePro W7170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,605 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7170M scores 3,605 and the Quadro 7000 reaches 3,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7170M is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W7170M) vs 512 (Quadro 7000). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M) vs 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000).

FeatureFirePro W7170MQuadro 7000
G3D Mark Score
3,605+3%
3,505
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2048+300%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.961 TFLOPS+122%
1.3322 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
512 KB
896 KB+75%
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W7170MQuadro 7000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7170M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 7000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 7000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro W7170M) vs 768 KB (Quadro 7000) — the Quadro 7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W7170MQuadro 7000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7170M draws 100W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 68.4% difference. The FirePro W7170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7170M) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro W7170MQuadro 7000
TDP
100W-51%
204W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
36.0+109%
17.2
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7170M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro W7170MQuadro 7000
MSRP
$14499
Avg Price (30d)
$300
Codename
Amethyst
GF110
Release
October 2 2015
May 2 2012
Ranking
#533
#541