Radeon Pro 555 vs FirePro V7000
Radeon Pro 555
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 555.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $1,000), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 906.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+906.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555 and FirePro V7000
Radeon Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 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 555) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,141 | 3,162 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1280+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 2.432 TFLOPS+86% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 555 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 555) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 41.9+99% | 21.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The FirePro V7000 costs 90% less ($900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the FirePro V7000 offers 919.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $100-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.1 | 31.6+919% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Pitcairn |
| Release | June 5 2017 | August 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #574 | #462 |
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