Quadro 7000 vs FirePro W7170M
Quadro 7000
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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 Quadro 7000 is positioned at rank 398 and the FirePro W7170M is on rank 22, 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 Quadro 7000
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7170M
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 | Quadro 7000 | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Quadro 7000 and FirePro W7170M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 7000 scores 3,505 and the FirePro W7170M reaches 3,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 7000 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro W7170M uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 7000) vs 2,048 (FirePro W7170M). Raw compute: 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,505 | 3,605+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.3322 TFLOPS | 2.961 TFLOPS+122% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+75% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 7000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7170M has 4 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: 768 KB (Quadro 7000) vs 512 KB (FirePro W7170M) — the Quadro 7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 7000 draws 204W versus the FirePro W7170M's 100W — a 68.4% difference. The FirePro W7170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 7000) vs 350W (FirePro W7170M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 100W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.2 | 36.0+109% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W7170M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Codename | GF110 | Amethyst |
| Release | May 2 2012 | October 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #541 | #533 |
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