Radeon R7 370 vs FirePro S10000

CPU

GPU

Radeon R7 370

2015Boost: 975 MHz

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 370

100

4,482

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon R7 260

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

4,537

+1.2%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 360

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 R7 370.

Insight	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 868.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+868.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($51)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 370 Benchmark Check

FirePro S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 370 and FirePro S10000

Radeon R7 370

The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 370 scores 4,482 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	4,482	4,537+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	4096 ×2+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.997 TFLOPS	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+71%
Boost Clock	975 MHz+3%	950 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	64	112 ×2+75%
L1 Cache	256 KB	448 KB+75%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
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 370 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 370) vs 768 KB (FirePro S10000) — the FirePro S10000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon R7 370) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000).

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S10000
TDP	100W-73%	375W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	44.8+270%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 370 costs 89.8% less ($449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 865.9% better value. The Radeon R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).