Radeon HD 7970M vs FirePro S7150

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 7970M

2012Core: 850 MHz

FirePro S7150

2016Core: 920 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7970M

100

3,663

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

3,770

+2.9%

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 Radeon HD 7970M is positioned at rank 133 and the FirePro S7150 is on rank 315, so the Radeon HD 7970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

94%

#123

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

296%

#125

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

269%

#126

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

268%

#130

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

244%

#131

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

242%

#133

Radeon HD 7970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

95%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7150

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

100%

#299

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9410%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

100%

#316

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

98%

#317

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

97%

#318

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

97%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

97%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

96%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

94%

#322

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

90%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

89%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

88%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

87%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

87%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7970M.

Insight	Radeon HD 7970M	FirePro S7150
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S7150 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.

Radeon HD 7970M Benchmark Check

FirePro S7150 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M and FirePro S7150

Radeon HD 7970M

The Radeon HD 7970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,663 points.

FirePro S7150

The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7970M scores 3,663 and the FirePro S7150 reaches 3,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro S7150 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 2,048 (FirePro S7150). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	FirePro S7150
G3D Mark Score	3,663	3,770+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.176 TFLOPS	3.768 TFLOPS+73%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	512 KB+60%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	FirePro S7150
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	FirePro S7150
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 12 (FirePro S7150). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	FirePro S7150
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	FirePro S7150
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970M draws 100W versus the FirePro S7150's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 350W (FirePro S7150). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M	FirePro S7150
TDP	100W-33%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	36.6+46%	25.1