Quadro P1000 vs FirePro S7000

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 S7000

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Radeon Pro W6900X

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Quadro RTX 6000

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FirePro S7000

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99%

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FirePro V7000

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97%

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Quadro P500

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92%

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Quadro 600

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81%

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Quadro 410

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75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P1000.

Insight	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (292mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

Quadro P1000 Benchmark Check

FirePro S7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P1000 and FirePro S7000

Quadro P1000

The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.

FirePro S7000

The FirePro S7000 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: 4,524 points. Launch price was $1,249.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the FirePro S7000 reaches 4,524 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the FirePro S7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 1,280 (FirePro S7000). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000).

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
G3D Mark Score	4,495	4,524
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.555 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+56%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) — the Quadro P1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000) vs 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000) vs H.264 (FirePro S7000).

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the FirePro S7000's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 350W (FirePro S7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 292mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S7000
TDP	40W-73%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	292mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85
Perf/Watt	112.4+272%	30.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 and now averages $40. The FirePro S7000 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 113.1 (FirePro S7000) — the FirePro S7000 offers 101.2% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).