Quadro vs FirePro W7100
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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 is positioned at rank 215 and the FirePro W7100 is on rank 184, so the FirePro W7100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro W7100 is significantly newer (2014 vs 1999). The FirePro W7100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W7100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro.
| Insight | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $114), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 125.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+125.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114) |
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 and FirePro W7100
Quadro
The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
FirePro W7100
The FirePro W7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,065 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro scores 5,000 and the FirePro W7100 reaches 5,065 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro is built on Celsius while the FirePro W7100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 220 nm vs 28 nm.
| Feature | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000 | 5,065+1% |
| Architecture | Celsius | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 220 nm | 28 nm |
| ROPs | 4 | 32+700% |
| TMUs | 4 | 112+2700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W7100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro W7100). Decoder: MPEG-2 Acceleration vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Quadro) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W7100).
| Feature | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Acceleration | UVD 5.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro draws 75W versus the FirePro W7100's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro) vs 350W (FirePro W7100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 66.7+97% | 33.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W7100 launched at $799 and now averages $114. The Quadro costs 56.1% less ($64 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Quadro) vs 44.4 (FirePro W7100) — the Quadro offers 125.2% better value. The FirePro W7100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 1999).
| Feature | Quadro | FirePro W7100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $799-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-56% | $114 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.0+125% | 44.4 |
| Codename | NV10 | Tonga |
| Release | 1999 | August 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #900 | #406 |
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