
FirePro W7170M vs Quadro 7000

FirePro W7170M
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7170M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 7000
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.
| Insight | FirePro W7170M | Quadro 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

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.

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).
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Quadro 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)
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Quadro 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 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Quadro 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% |
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.
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Quadro 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 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W7170M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $14499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | Amethyst | GF110 |
| Release | October 2 2015 | May 2 2012 |
| Ranking | #533 | #541 |
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