Workstation Graphics: 14 FirePro And Quadro Cards

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We put 14 professional and seven gaming graphics cards from two generations through a number of workstation, general-purpose computing, and synthetic applications. By the end of our nearly 70 charts, you should know which board is right for your workload.

OpenGL Synthetic: GPU Caps Viewer PostFX

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DriverNvidiaAMD
Workstation311.35Catalyst Pro 9.003.3.3
Gaming314.22Catalyst 13.5 Beta 2

GPU Caps Viewer PostFX

This benchmark was originally part of Nvidia’s software development kit (SDK). It combines 3D display via OpenGL with post-processing via OpenCL. The compute workload explains why AMD's Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition, Radeon HD 7990, and GCN-based FirePro cards enjoy such a commanding lead. The benchmark doesn’t support CrossFire or SLI, and a manually-created profile doesn't improve the performance of either dual-GPU card.

Igor Wallossek
Igor Wallossek
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Igor Wallossek wrote a wide variety of hardware articles for Tom's Hardware, with a strong focus on technical analysis and in-depth reviews. His contributions have spanned a broad spectrum of PC components, including GPUs, CPUs, workstations, and PC builds. His insightful articles provide readers with detailed knowledge to make informed decisions in the ever-evolving tech landscape