Radeon R7 260X vs FirePro V7000

Radeon R7 260X

2013Boost: 1000 MHz

FirePro V7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 260X

115

3,198

+1.1%

3,162

0.0%

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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Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

82%

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Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

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#228

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

100%

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Quadro P500

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94%

#246

FireStream 9370

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90%

#247

GRID K260Q

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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 Radeon R7 260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 260X	FirePro V7000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
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 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 $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 260X	FirePro V7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+48.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅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.

Radeon R7 260X Benchmark Check

FirePro V7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260X and FirePro V7000

Radeon R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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 R7 260X scores 3,198 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260X is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	FirePro V7000
G3D Mark Score	3,198+1%	3,162
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+23%
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 R7 260X	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 R7 260X 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 R7 260X) vs 512 KB (FirePro V7000) — the FirePro V7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	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 R7 260X) vs 12 (FirePro V7000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	FirePro V7000
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	FirePro V7000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260X draws 115W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 26.4% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R7 260X) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	FirePro V7000
TDP	115W-23%	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	242mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	27.8+32%	21.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 260X launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The FirePro V7000 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the FirePro V7000 offers 48.4% better value. The Radeon R7 260X is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	FirePro V7000
MSRP	$139-85%	$899
Avg Price (30d)	$150	$100-33%
Performance per Dollar	21.3	31.6+48%
Codename	Bonaire	Pitcairn
Release	October 8 2013	August 27 2012
Ranking	#568	#462