Radeon R7 370 vs FirePro S7000

Radeon R7 370

2015Boost: 975 MHz

FirePro S7000

2012Core: 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

4,524

+0.9%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6990

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 S7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

88%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

80%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#226

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4081%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

100%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

99%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

97%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

92%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

87%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

87%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

81%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

79%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

78%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

75%

#255

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

75%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 S7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
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 (292mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $51), it costs 22% less, resulting in a 28.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+28.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 S7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 370 and FirePro S7000

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 S7000

The FirePro S7000 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: 4,524 points. Launch price was $1,249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 370 scores 4,482 and the FirePro S7000 reaches 4,524 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro S7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 1,280 (FirePro S7000). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000).

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S7000
G3D Mark Score	4,482	4,524
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.997 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+22%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S7000
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 S7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S7000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S7000
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon R7 370) vs H.264 (FirePro S7000).

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S7000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the FirePro S7000's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 350W (FirePro S7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 292mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 370	FirePro S7000
TDP	100W-33%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	292mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	44.8+48%	30.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 and now averages $40. The FirePro S7000 costs 21.6% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 113.1 (FirePro S7000) — the FirePro S7000 offers 28.7% better value. The Radeon R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).