Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E vs Quadro CX

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. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is positioned at rank 180 and the Quadro CX is on rank 383, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

97%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

95%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

93%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

92%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

90%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

88%

#165

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2228%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

100%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

97%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

96%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

96%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

94%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

92%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

92%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX

#368

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

31432%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

100%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

94%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

91%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

91%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

89%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

89%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

85%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

81%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

81%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

74%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

68%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

68%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

66%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

64%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

57%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro CX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro CX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	Quadro CX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $500 for the Quadro CX, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 472.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	Quadro CX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+472.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️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 PRO A10-9700E Benchmark Check

Quadro CX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E and Quadro CX

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.

Quadro CX

The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E scores 921 and the Quadro CX reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is built on Bristol Ridge while the Quadro CX uses Tesla 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 192 (Quadro CX). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX).

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	Quadro CX
G3D Mark Score	921	947+3%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	4096+2033%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	47.84 TFLOPS+10248%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	128+433%	24
TMUs	256+300%	64
L2 Cache	8 MB+4111%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	Quadro CX
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 PRO A10-9700E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro CX has 4 GB. The Quadro CX offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro CX) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	Quadro CX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+4111%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E draws 300W versus the Quadro CX's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro CX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 350W (Quadro CX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	Quadro CX
TDP	300W	150W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	3.1	6.3+103%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the Quadro CX launched at $1999 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E costs 83% less ($415 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 1.9 (Quadro CX) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers 468.4% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2008).