Radeon Pro 455 vs FirePro V7000

Radeon Pro 455

2016Core: 855 MHz

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 455

3,113

0.0%

3,162

+1.6%

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

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Quadro RTX 6000

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MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

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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 1.6% 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 Pro 455.

Insight	Radeon Pro 455	FirePro V7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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 Pro 455 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 455 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 146.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 455	FirePro V7000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+146.1%)	❌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 Pro 455 Benchmark Check

FirePro V7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 455 and FirePro V7000

Radeon Pro 455

The Radeon Pro 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,113 points.

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 Pro 455 scores 3,113 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 455 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	FirePro V7000
G3D Mark Score	3,113	3,162+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.313 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+85%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	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 Pro 455 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 455) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) — the Radeon Pro 455 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	FirePro V7000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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_0 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 12 (FirePro V7000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	FirePro V7000
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 455) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	FirePro V7000
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 455 draws 35W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 455) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	FirePro V7000
TDP	35W-77%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	242mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.9+321%	21.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 455 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The Radeon Pro 455 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the Radeon Pro 455 offers 146.2% better value. The Radeon Pro 455 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).