GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs FirePro S7000
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7000
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than FirePro S7000?
Comparing the AMD FirePro S7000 to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti highlights the vast distance between legacy server hardware and modern mid-range gaming performance. The FirePro S7000 is a server-oriented GPU from 2012 based on the first-generation GCN architecture, designed for VDI and remote workstation use. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 Ampere-based card that remains one of the most popular choices for high-performance 1080p and 1440p gaming.\n\nThe performance difference is night and day. The RTX 3060 Ti offers an astronomical increase in shader performance, memory bandwidth, and features entire generations of technology that didn't exist when the S7000 was released, including dedicated ray tracing cores and AI-powered DLSS. The FirePro S7000, with its limited driver support and aging architecture, struggles to even run many modern games and lacks the compute power required for current creative professional applications.\n\nUltimately, the FirePro S7000 is now a piece of computing history, better suited for a museum or very specific legacy server tasks than any modern PC. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the vastly superior option for almost every imaginable user, providing a smooth, high-fidelity experience in both gaming and professional creative work.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S7000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 349% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S7000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+349%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-349%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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. Priced at $40 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 86% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 55.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and FirePro S7000
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the FirePro S7000's 4,524 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 349%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the FirePro S7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,280 (FirePro S7000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+349% | 4,524 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+280% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+566% | 2.432 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 152+90% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+1448% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro S7000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S7000 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264 (FirePro S7000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the FirePro S7000's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (FirePro S7000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 292mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 150W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 292mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+236% | 30.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 and now averages $40. The FirePro S7000 costs 85.7% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 113.1 (FirePro S7000) — the FirePro S7000 offers 56% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-68% | $1249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $40-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5 | 113.1+56% |
| Codename | GA104 | Pitcairn |
| Release | December 1 2020 | August 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #73 | #462 |
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