Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 vs FirePro W7000

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 W7000

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 R9 270 / R7 370.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $149), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 201.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+201.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

FirePro W7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 and FirePro W7000

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.

FirePro W7000

The FirePro W7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 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: 4,304 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 scores 4,260 and the FirePro W7000 reaches 4,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 1,280 (FirePro W7000). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000).

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
G3D Mark Score	4,260	4,304+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+3%	2.432 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	384 KB+20%	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
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 R9 270 / R7 370 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro W7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
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 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 12 (FirePro W7000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000).

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 draws 110W versus the FirePro W7000's 150W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 350W (FirePro W7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 220mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 90°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	FirePro W7000
TDP	110W-27%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	220mm	242mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70-22%	90°C
Perf/Watt	38.7+35%	28.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the FirePro W7000 launched at $899 and now averages $50. The FirePro W7000 costs 66.4% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 86.1 (FirePro W7000) — the FirePro W7000 offers 201% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).