AMD FirePro S7150 x2
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD FirePro S7150 x2 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD FirePro S7150 x2 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
FirePro S7150 x2 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the FirePro S7150 x2's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The FirePro S7150 x2 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's FirePro S7150 x2 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The FirePro S7150 x2's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
FirePro S7150 x2 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the FirePro S7150 x2, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
FirePro S7150 x2 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD FirePro S7150 x2 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 3.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD FirePro S7150 x2 is built on AMD's GCN 3.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the FirePro S7150 x2 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD FirePro S7150 x2 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the FirePro S7150 x2 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
FirePro S7150 x2 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD FirePro S7150 x2 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD FirePro S7150 x2. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
FirePro S7150 x2 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD FirePro S7150 x2 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the FirePro S7150 x2 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About AMD FirePro S7150 x2
The AMD FirePro S7150 x2 is a dual-GPU server card built on the 28 nm Tonga chip with GCN 3.0 architecture, designed for compute workloads rather than desktop graphics. With 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, a 256-bit bus, and a 160.0 GB/s bandwidth, this end-of-life product targets dense server environments where multi-GPU scaling matters more than display output. Its benchmark percentile of 50 places it exactly at the median of all GPUs tracked, and its average benchmark score is 0, indicating it is not a typical gaming or workstation card for standard performance comparisons.
Power and Cooling
The FirePro S7150 x2 carries a TDP of 265 W, which is substantial for a dual-slot server card. This figure represents the maximum thermal design power the cooling solution must dissipate under sustained load. For a system housing this card, the suggested PSU rating is 600 W, which accounts for the card’s draw along with other components in a typical server chassis. The power delivery requires two connectors: one 6-pin and one 8-pin. This combination is common for high-end compute cards, ensuring stable power distribution across the dual GPUs. The card’s physical dimensions are 241 mm in length (9.5 inches) and 111 mm in height (4.4 inches), fitting standard server racks that accommodate dual-slot PCIe 3.0 x16 cards. Because the card has no display outputs, it relies entirely on passive cooling or server airflow—the dual-slot design provides a larger heatsink surface area, but the 265 W TDP means adequate chassis ventilation is non-negotiable. The 28 nm process node from TSMC, with 5,000 million transistors on a 366 mm² die, contributes to this power profile; newer architectures achieve similar performance at lower wattage, but this card’s era dictates its requirements. The memory runs at 1250 MHz with 5 Gbps effective data rate, which adds to the overall power draw. For builders integrating this card, the 600 W PSU recommendation is a floor, not a ceiling—server power supplies with higher capacity are advisable if multiple such cards are present. The 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin setup is non-negotiable; adapters may work but are not recommended for sustained compute loads.
Who Should Consider It
This card is not for gamers or desktop users—it has zero display outputs, so any visual output requires a separate GPU. Instead, the FirePro S7150 x2 suits server deployments where compute density is paramount. With a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, it sits in the middle of the performance distribution, meaning it is neither a top-tier accelerator nor a weak entry-level part. For resolution-based recommendations, the data shows no gaming-oriented scores, so any discussion of 1080p or 4K gaming is irrelevant. In a compute context, the 3.297 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the key metric. This level of throughput is adequate for mid-range scientific simulations, financial modeling, or rendering tasks that do not require flagship-level compute. The 1:1 FP16 ratio (also 3.297 TFLOPS) means mixed-precision workloads see no speedup, so users expecting AI training acceleration from FP16 will be disappointed. The 8 GB VRAM, while modest by modern standards, is sufficient for many server workloads that fit within that capacity, such as batch inference or moderate dataset processing. The card’s end-of-life status means it is best suited for legacy server fleets or cost-constrained deployments where the 3,999 USD launch MSRP has since depreciated. Users with workloads that scale across multiple GPUs will find the dual-chip design beneficial, as it effectively provides two Tonga GPUs on one board, but the 265 W TDP per card limits how many can be packed into a single chassis without power and thermal headroom.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark data for the FirePro S7150 x2 is sparse: its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile is 50. This combination is unusual—a percentile of 50 suggests median performance, yet a zero average score implies no standardized benchmarks have captured meaningful results. This discrepancy likely stems from the card’s server focus, where typical gaming benchmarks are not applicable. The FP32 throughput of 3.297 TFLOPS is the primary raw compute metric. To contextualize this, consider that a modern mid-range desktop GPU often exceeds this figure, but the FirePro S7150 x2’s value lay in its dual-GPU configuration—two Tonga chips sharing 8 GB of memory. The texture rate of 103.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 29.44 GPixel/s are modest, reinforcing that this card prioritizes compute over rasterization. The 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 32 ROPs are split across the two GPUs, meaning each chip has 896 shaders, 56 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. This partitioning explains the lack of gaming benchmarks—the per-GPU performance is roughly half of a single Tonga card, and the dual-chip setup adds overhead in multi-GPU scaling. For compute workloads that are embarrassingly parallel, the dual-GPU design can approach 2x single-GPU throughput, but the 160.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared, becoming a bottleneck for memory-intensive tasks. The 50th percentile ranking suggests that in a broad database of GPUs, this card performs at the median level, but that ranking is based on limited data points. In practice, the 3.297 TFLOPS FP32 places it in the same league as mid-range GPUs from its 2016 release era, but the dual-GPU nature means software must explicitly support multi-GPU execution to extract full value.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals list is empty, meaning the FACT PACK provides no direct competitor names, scores, or deltaPct values. Therefore, any comparison must rely solely on the card’s own specifications and percentile. The 50th percentile indicates that half of all GPUs in the database are faster, and half are slower. This median position is a double-edged sword: it is not a poor performer, but it offers no clear advantage over more modern parts. The predecessor, FirePro Terascale, was an older architecture, and the successor, Radeon Pro GCN, represents AMD’s next step. Without rival data, the practical takeaway is that the FirePro S7150 x2 occupies a niche—dual-GPU compute on a single board—that has no direct contemporary equivalent in the database. Its 3.297 TFLOPS FP32 is identical to its FP16, so rivals with higher FP16 rates would excel in AI workloads, but the FACT PACK does not list such rivals. The card’s 8 GB GDDR5 memory at 160.0 GB/s is modest; a rival with 16 GB or higher bandwidth would dominate memory-bound tasks, but again, no rival specs are provided. Thus, the comparison is qualitative: this card is a legacy server part with median performance, and its value depends entirely on the specific compute workload and software’s ability to use dual GPUs.
Memory Subsystem
The FirePro S7150 x2 features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 160.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1250 MHz, with an effective data rate of 5 Gbps. This configuration is shared between the two GPU dies, meaning each half of the card accesses the same 8 GB pool. For high-resolution workloads—such as rendering at 4K or processing large textures—this bandwidth is a limiting factor. The 160.0 GB/s figure is roughly half of what a single high-end consumer GPU offered at the time, and it is shared across two GPUs, so each chip effectively sees lower per-GPU bandwidth. This makes the card unsuitable for tasks that require frequent memory access, like real-time ray tracing or large dataset manipulation. The 8 GB capacity is adequate for many server workloads, but not for modern deep learning models that can exceed this footprint. The 256-bit bus width is typical for mid-range GPUs, and the GDDR5 type is older than GDDR6 or HBM, further constraining performance. In practice, the memory subsystem will throttle compute performance in bandwidth-bound scenarios, even though the FP32 throughput is respectable. The 1:1 FP16 ratio means no precision advantage, so workloads that mix FP16 and FP32 will not see a speedup. For users considering this card, the 160.0 GB/s bandwidth dictates that workloads must be compute-bound rather than memory-bound to achieve reasonable efficiency. The 5 Gbps effective rate is low by current standards, but for the card’s 2016 release, it was competitive within its server niche.
FAQ
Q: What is the FP32 performance of the AMD FirePro S7150 x2?
A: The card delivers 3.297 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with the same 3.297 TFLOPS for FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio with no half-precision advantage.
Q: Does this card support display output?
A: No, the FirePro S7150 x2 has no display outputs, making it a compute-only accelerator that requires a separate GPU for any visual output.
Q: What power supply is recommended for this card?
A: The suggested PSU rating is 600 W, and the card requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, with a TDP of 265 W.
Q: How much memory does it have and what is the bandwidth?
A: It comes with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 160.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with a memory clock of 1250 MHz (5 Gbps effective).
Q: What is the card’s production status and launch MSRP?
A: The card is end-of-life, having been released in 2016, with a launch MSRP of 3,999 USD.
Q: Is the FirePro S7150 x2 suitable for gaming?
A: No, because it has no display outputs and its benchmark percentile is 50 with an average score of 0, indicating it is not designed for gaming workloads. Its dual-GPU design targets server compute tasks.
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