Radeon HD 7870 vs FirePro W8000
Aggregate performance score
We've compared FirePro W8000 with Radeon HD 7870, including specs and performance data.
HD 7870 outperforms W8000 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 502 | 478 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.45 | 2.60 |
| Power efficiency | 3.38 | 4.85 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| GPU code name | Tahiti | Pitcairn |
| Market segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 14 June 2012 (14 years ago) | 5 March 2012 (14 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,599 | $349 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
HD 7870 has 478% better value for money than FirePro W8000.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1792 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 900 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 4,313 million | 2,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 175 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 100.8 | 80.00 |
| Floating-point processing power | 3.226 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Length | 279 mm | 241 mm |
| Width | 2-slot | 2-slot |
| Form factor | full height / full length | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1375 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 176 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort |
| Eyefinity | - | + |
| HDMI | - | + |
| StereoOutput3D | + | - |
| DisplayPort count | 4 | no data |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| 900p | 75−80
−12%
| 84
+12%
|
| Full HD | 55−60
−20%
| 66
+20%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 29.07
−450%
| 5.29
+450%
|
- HD 7870 has 450% lower cost per frame in 1080p
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Atomic Heart | 27−30
+0%
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27−30
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 60−65
+0%
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60−65
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
+0%
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21−24
+0%
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Full HD
Medium
| Atomic Heart | 27−30
+0%
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27−30
+0%
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| Battlefield 5 | 45−50
+0%
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45−50
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 60−65
+0%
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60−65
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
+0%
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21−24
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 35−40
+0%
|
35−40
+0%
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| Fortnite | 65−70
+0%
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65−70
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 45−50
+0%
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45−50
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 30−35
+0%
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30−35
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 40−45
+0%
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40−45
+0%
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| Valorant | 95−100
+0%
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95−100
+0%
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Full HD
High
| Atomic Heart | 27−30
+0%
|
27−30
+0%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 45−50
+0%
|
45−50
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 60−65
+0%
|
60−65
+0%
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 160−170
+0%
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160−170
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
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| Dota 2 | 75−80
+0%
|
75−80
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 35−40
+0%
|
35−40
+0%
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| Fortnite | 65−70
+0%
|
65−70
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 45−50
+0%
|
45−50
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 40−45
+0%
|
40−45
+0%
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| Metro Exodus | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 40−45
+0%
|
40−45
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 36
+0%
|
36
+0%
|
| Valorant | 95−100
+0%
|
95−100
+0%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 45−50
+0%
|
45−50
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 75−80
+0%
|
75−80
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 35−40
+0%
|
35−40
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 45−50
+0%
|
45−50
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 40−45
+0%
|
40−45
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 20
+0%
|
20
+0%
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| Valorant | 95−100
+0%
|
95−100
+0%
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Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 65−70
+0%
|
65−70
+0%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 80−85
+0%
|
80−85
+0%
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
+0%
|
16−18
+0%
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| Metro Exodus | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 55−60
+0%
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55−60
+0%
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| Valorant | 100−110
+0%
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100−110
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 27−30
+0%
|
27−30
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 9−10
+0%
|
9−10
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 27−30
+0%
|
27−30
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 24−27
+0%
|
24−27
+0%
|
4K
High
| Atomic Heart | 9−10
+0%
|
9−10
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 6−7
+0%
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6−7
+0%
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
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| Metro Exodus | 7−8
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
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| Valorant | 50−55
+0%
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50−55
+0%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
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| Dota 2 | 40−45
+0%
|
40−45
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 10−12
+0%
|
10−12
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 18−20
+0%
|
18−20
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−11
+0%
|
10−11
+0%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 10−12
+0%
|
10−12
+0%
|
This is how FirePro W8000 and HD 7870 compete in popular games:
- HD 7870 is 12% faster in 900p
- HD 7870 is 20% faster in 1080p
All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 63 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 9.82 | 10.96 |
| Recency | 14 June 2012 | 5 March 2012 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 175 Watt |
FirePro W8000 has an age advantage of 3 months, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.
HD 7870, on the other hand, has a 12% higher aggregate performance score, and 29% lower power consumption.
The Radeon HD 7870 is our recommended choice as it beats the FirePro W8000 in performance tests.
Be aware that FirePro W8000 is a workstation graphics card while Radeon HD 7870 is a desktop one.
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