Radeon RX 560 vs FirePro S7150

CPU

GPU

Radeon RX 560

2017Core: 1175 MHzBoost: 1275 MHz

FirePro S7150

2016Core: 920 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 560

3,682

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

3,770

+2.4%

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 S7150

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

100%

#299

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9410%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

100%

#316

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

98%

#317

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

97%

#318

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

97%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

97%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

96%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

94%

#322

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

90%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

89%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

88%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

87%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

87%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $459), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 647.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+647.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($459)

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 RX 560 Benchmark Check

FirePro S7150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560 and FirePro S7150

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

FirePro S7150

The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the FirePro S7150 reaches 3,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro S7150 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 2,048 (FirePro S7150). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
G3D Mark Score	3,682	3,770+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS	3.768 TFLOPS+44%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro S7150) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 (FirePro S7150). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 5.0
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the FirePro S7150's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (FirePro S7150). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro S7150
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70 C	70°C
Perf/Watt	49.1+96%	25.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 and now averages $459. The Radeon RX 560 costs 86.9% less ($399 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs 8.2 (FirePro S7150) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 648.8% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).