GPU·Budget

FirePro W7100

AMD

G3D Mark

5,065

MSRP

$799

AVG Price

$114

August 12 2014
400 Watt
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)

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 W7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,065 points.

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 FirePro W7100

#156
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
113%
#157
Quadro 4000
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111%
#158
Quadro P5200
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109%
#159
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
108%
#160
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
107%
#161
Tesla P4
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107%
#162
FirePro 3D V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $40
105%
#163
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
104%
#164
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
104%
#165
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
103%
#166
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
103%
#167
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
103%
#168
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
102%
#169
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
101%
#170
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
100%
#171
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
100%
#172
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
100%
#173
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
98%
#174
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
96%
#175
FirePro 3D V4800
MSRP: $189|Avg: $20
96%
#176
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
95%
#177
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
95%
#178
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $120
94%
#179
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
94%
#180
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
93%
#181
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
93%
#182
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
93%
#183
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
92%
#184
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
92%
#185
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
89%
#186
Quadro M5500
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro W7100 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7100 scores 5,065 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 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Tonga), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1792 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.297 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationFirePro W7100
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score5,065
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTonga
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1792
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling112
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency920 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance3.297 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second103.0 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count5,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#406
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7100 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationFirePro W7100
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate14 Gbps
L1 Cache448 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationFirePro W7100
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (12_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DisplayPort 1.2x 0, DisplayPort 1.2x 1, DisplayPort 1.2x 2, DisplayPort 1.2x 3 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0, decoder: UVD 5.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1.

SpecificationFirePro W7100
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDisplayPort 1.2x
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsDisplayPort 1.2x
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsDisplayPort 1.2x
3 PortsNumber of 3 display connectorsDisplayPort 1.2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 3.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 5.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7100 draws 400 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 700g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 95 under load.

SpecificationFirePro W7100
TDPPower consumption under load400 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance241mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Weight700g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle35
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load95
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $114 (MSRP: $799), the FirePro W7100 delivers 44 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #406 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationFirePro W7100
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$799
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$114
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#406
Release DateAugust 12 2014
Release Year2014

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