GeForce GTX 470 vs FirePro V7000

GeForce GTX 470

2010Core: 607 MHz

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 470

215

3,145

0.0%

GeForce GTX 650

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro V7000

150

3,162

+0.5%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

91%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

84%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

82%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

81%

#228

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4197%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

100%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

90%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

89%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

83%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

82%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

80%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

78%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

78%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

78%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

76%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 220% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470.

Insight	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+220%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $349), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 250.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+250.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349)	✅More affordable ($100)

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.

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

FirePro V7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470 and FirePro V7000

GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

FirePro V7000

The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
G3D Mark Score	3,145	3,162
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	1280+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+123%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	896 KB+180%	320 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 220% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 512 KB (FirePro V7000) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
VRAM Capacity	1.25 GB	4 GB+220%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 12 (FirePro V7000). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 470) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 35.6% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	FirePro V7000
TDP	215W	150W-30%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	242mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	93	75°C-19%
Perf/Watt	14.6	21.1+45%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The FirePro V7000 costs 71.3% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the FirePro V7000 offers 251.1% better value. The FirePro V7000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).