Radeon HD 7790 vs FirePro V7000

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7790

3,090

0.0%

Radeon HD 5830

Radeon R9 M385

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

3,162

+2.3%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7790.

Insight	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 144.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+144.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon HD 7790 Benchmark Check

FirePro V7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7790 and FirePro V7000

Radeon HD 7790

The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Radeon HD 7790 scores 3,090 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7790 is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
G3D Mark Score	3,090	3,162+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+36%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	224 KB	320 KB+43%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7790 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7790) vs 512 KB (FirePro V7000) — the FirePro V7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790) vs 12 (FirePro V7000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	5	6+20%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7790 draws 85W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 55.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 7790) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	FirePro V7000
TDP	85W-43%	150W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	242mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	36.4+73%	21.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 7790 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 144.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7790 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).