AMD FirePro S7150 vs NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 Comparison

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 and AMD FirePro S7150 represent two very different approaches to professional graphics, separated by a generation of process technology and architectural philosophy. The data shows a decisive performance gap, yet each card occupies a distinct niche based on physical design, feature set, and raw compute capability. This analysis breaks down where each card wins, what separates them internally, and who should choose which based strictly on the benchmark results and specifications provided.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 wins every head-to-head comparison included in the data. In the two shared tests, it dominates both compute and graphics workloads. However, the AMD FirePro S7150 has its own territory where it wins by default: server deployment and density-sensitive environments. The FirePro S7150 is a single-slot card with no display outputs, making it a pure compute accelerator meant for rack-mounted systems. The Quadro RTX 8000, by contrast, is a dual-slot card with four DisplayPort outputs and a USB Type-C port, positioning it as a workstation card for interactive visualization.

The functional split is clear. The Quadro RTX 8000 wins on raw performance, memory capacity, and feature support. The FirePro S7150 wins on physical footprint, power requirements, and server integration. If the workload requires rendering to a screen, the FirePro S7150 cannot do it at all — it has no outputs. If the workload is headless compute or virtualized GPU tasks in a dense server chassis, the FirePro S7150's single-slot profile and lower power draw make it the more practical choice, despite being far slower.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two cards is vast. The Quadro RTX 8000 uses the TU102 chip built on Turing architecture, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It packs 18,600 million transistors onto a 754 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.7M per mm². The FirePro S7150 uses the Tonga chip based on GCN 3.0, also from TSMC but on an older 28 nm node. It contains 5,000 million transistors on a 366 mm² die, with a density of 13.7M per mm². The Quadro RTX 8000 has nearly four times the transistor count and more than double the die area.

The feature sets diverge sharply. The Quadro RTX 8000 includes 72 RT cores and 576 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads. The FirePro S7150 has neither. The Quadro RTX 8000 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the FirePro S7150 is limited to DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.2.170. Both support OpenGL 4.6. The Quadro RTX 8000's memory subsystem is equally advanced: 48 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus, compared to 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus. The bandwidth difference is massive — 672.0 GB/s versus 160.0 GB/s.

Clock behavior also differs. The Quadro RTX 8000 has explicit base and boost clocks of 1395 MHz and 1770 MHz, while the FirePro S7150's base and boost clocks are not listed in the data. The FirePro S7150's memory runs at 1250 MHz (5 Gbps effective), while the Quadro RTX 8000's memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The Quadro RTX 8000 also has far more execution resources: 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, versus 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs on the FirePro S7150.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The two shared benchmarks paint a lopsided picture. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Quadro RTX 8000 scores 101,883 against the FirePro S7150's 26,543. That is a delta of 283.8% — the Quadro RTX 8000 is nearly four times faster in this compute test. In Geekbench Vulkan, the gap widens further: 122,637 versus 29,690, a delta of 313.1%. The Quadro RTX 8000 is more than four times faster in Vulkan graphics and compute.

These numbers align with the underlying specifications. The Quadro RTX 8000 delivers 16.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 32.62 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1), while the FirePro S7150 delivers 3.768 TFLOPS FP32 and 7.537 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The Quadro RTX 8000's pixel rate is 169.9 GPixel/s versus 29.44 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 509.8 GTexel/s versus 117.8 GTexel/s. The compute advantage is consistent across every metric.

Looking at the nearest rivals for context, the Quadro RTX 8000's average benchmark score is 28,421, which places it just 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28,580) and 1.1% ahead of the FirePro S7150 (28,117). The FirePro S7150's own nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (28,020), which it leads by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27,839), which it leads by 1%. The average scores are remarkably close, but the head-to-head tests show the Quadro RTX 8000's advantage is concentrated in specific workloads where its architectural strengths shine.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 | AMD FirePro S7150 |

|---|---|---|

| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors | 18,600 million | 5,000 million |

| Die Size | 754 mm² | 366 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 24.7M / mm² | 13.7M / mm² |

| Memory Size | 48 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 384 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 672.0 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 4608 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 288 | 128 |

| ROPs | 96 | 32 |

| RT Cores | 72 | None |

| Tensor Cores | 576 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 169.9 GPixel/s | 29.44 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 509.8 GTexel/s | 117.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 16.31 TFLOPS | 3.768 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 32.62 TFLOPS (2:1) | 7.537 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 260 W | 150 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 450 W |

| Display Outputs | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x USB Type-C | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.2.170 |

| Length | 267 mm (10.5 inches) | 241 mm (9.5 inches) |

| Height | 111 mm (4.4 inches) | 111 mm (4.4 inches) |

| Release Date | 2018-08-12 | 2016-01-31 |

| Launch MSRP | 9,999 USD | 2,399 USD |

The table shows that the cards differ in nearly every measurable way. The Quadro RTX 8000 is larger, faster, and more power-hungry, but also far more capable. The FirePro S7150 is smaller, more efficient, and cheaper, but lacks the features and performance of its rival.

FAQ

Q: Which card is faster in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 101,883 versus 26,543 for the AMD FirePro S7150, a 283.8% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD FirePro S7150 support ray tracing?

A: No. The data lists no RT cores for the FirePro S7150, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 72 RT cores.

Q: Can the AMD FirePro S7150 drive a display?

A: No. Its display outputs are listed as "No outputs," whereas the Quadro RTX 8000 has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB of GDDR6, while the FirePro S7150 has 8 GB of GDDR5. The bandwidth is 672.0 GB/s versus 160.0 GB/s.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The Quadro RTX 8000 has a 260 W TDP and suggests a 600 W PSU, while the FirePro S7150 has a 150 W TDP and suggests a 450 W PSU.

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Quadro RTX 8000 has an average score of 28,421, which is 1.1% higher than the FirePro S7150's 28,117.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: choose the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 for any workload that demands maximum compute, large memory capacity, or display output. It wins both head-to-head benchmarks by over 280%, offers six times the memory, and includes RT and tensor cores that the FirePro S7150 lacks entirely. Its 48 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for massive datasets, while its 16.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance handles heavy simulation and rendering tasks. The 72 RT cores and 576 tensor cores future-proof it for ray-traced and AI-accelerated applications.

Choose the AMD FirePro S7150 for server environments where physical density and power efficiency matter more than raw speed. Its single-slot design and 150 W TDP allow more cards per chassis, and its lack of display outputs confirms its role as a dedicated compute accelerator. It is 1.1% ahead of the Quadro RTX 8000 in average benchmark score? No — that is reversed. The Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.1% ahead. The FirePro S7150's nearest rival is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which it leads by 0.3%, placing it in the same performance tier as older gaming flagships. For headless compute tasks that fit within 8 GB of VRAM, the FirePro S7150 is a viable, space-saving option. For everything else, the Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior card by every measured metric.