GPU·Budget

FirePro S7000

AMD

G3D Mark

4,524

MSRP

$1249

AVG Price

$40

August 27 2012
350 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro S7000 is positioned at rank #241 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
75%
#256
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
75%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro S7000 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7000 scores 4,524 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Pitcairn), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.432 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationFirePro S7000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score4,524
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenamePitcairn
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency950 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.432 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second76.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#462
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S7000 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationFirePro S7000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_1), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationFirePro S7000
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (11_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DisplayPort 1.2 — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264.

SpecificationFirePro S7000
DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors6
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 4.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7000 draws 350 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 292mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 910g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 85 under load.

SpecificationFirePro S7000
TDPPower consumption under load350 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance292mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Weight910g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $40 (MSRP: $1249), the FirePro S7000 delivers 113 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #241 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #462 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationFirePro S7000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$1249
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$40
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#241
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#462
Release DateAugust 27 2012
Release Year2012

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