FirePro 3D V8800
VS
FirePro M6100

FirePro 3D V8800 vs FirePro M6100

FirePro 3D V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V8800
74
2,438
0.0%
brand logoRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
brand logoRadeon R9 M275X
brand logoRadeon HD 7700-serie
brand logoRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
brand logoRadeon 780M
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
FirePro M6100
150
2,495
+2.3%
brand logoRadeon HD 4870
brand logoRadeon R7 M380
brand logoRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
brand logoRadeon Ryzen 7 5700U
brand logoRadeon RX 570
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro 3D V8800 is positioned at rank #312 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 3D V8800

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
96%
#297
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
9063%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
100%
#313
Quadro K5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60
98%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
97%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
96%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
94%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
94%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
93%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
93%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
93%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
91%
#323
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
87%
#324
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
87%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
85%
#326
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
85%
#327
Quadro FX 380
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8800.

InsightFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
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💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M6100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M6100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+2.3%)
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro 3D V8800 Benchmark Check

FirePro M6100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low23 FPS
medium13 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1440p
low15 FPS
medium9 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
4K
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low67 FPS
medium46 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS
medium30 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low46 FPS
medium26 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra8 FPS
1440p
low15 FPS
medium9 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra3 FPS
4K
low8 FPS
medium5 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low88 FPS
medium58 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low34 FPS
medium22 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low14 FPS
medium9 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low110 FPS
medium88 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low82 FPS
medium66 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra41 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium44 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra27 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low112 FPS
medium90 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4K
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low59 FPS
medium39 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra18 FPS
1440p
low18 FPS
medium11 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra7 FPS
4K
low9 FPS
medium6 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low112 FPS
medium90 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium25 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V8800 and FirePro M6100

AMD

FirePro 3D V8800

The FirePro 3D V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.

AMD

FirePro M6100

The FirePro M6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 27 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,495 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V8800 scores 2,438 and the FirePro M6100 reaches 2,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro M6100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 896 (FirePro M6100). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
G3D Mark Score
2,438
2,495+2%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
GCN 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
800
896+12%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS
1.971 TFLOPS+79%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40
56+40%
L1 Cache
80 KB
224 KB+180%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 12 (FirePro M6100). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
DirectX
11.2
12+7%
Vulkan
None
1.2
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V8800) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs H.264 (FirePro M6100).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
Encoder
None
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD 2.3
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V8800 draws 74W versus the FirePro M6100's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 350W (FirePro M6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
TDP
74W-51%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85
85
Perf/Watt
32.9+98%
16.6
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro M6100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) vs 83.2 (FirePro M6100) — the FirePro M6100 offers 2.3% better value. The FirePro M6100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8800FirePro M6100
MSRP
$1499
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$30
Performance per Dollar
81.3
83.2+2%
Codename
Juniper
Emerald
Release
April 26 2010
May 27 2014
Ranking
#780
#638