FirePro S10000
VS
Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

FirePro S10000 vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

2018Core: 931 MHzBoost: 1011 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 S10000 is positioned at rank #336 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 S10000

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
83%
#321
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
11725%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
100%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
99%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
98%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
98%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
93%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
91%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
86%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
85%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
84%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
83%
#347
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
82%
#348
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
82%
#350
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
78%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
77%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S10000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL.

InsightFirePro S10000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S10000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

AMD

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 and the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL reaches 4,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score
4,537
4,498
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4096 ×2+220%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.405 TFLOPS ×2+32%
2.588 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
950 MHz
1011 MHz+6%
ROPs
32 ×2
32
TMUs
112 ×2+40%
80
L1 Cache
448 KB+40%
320 KB
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has 0 MB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL's 65W — a 140.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
TDP
375W
65W-83%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
305mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
12.1
69.2+472%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro S10000Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
MSRP
$3599
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
9.1
Infinity
Codename
Tahiti
Polaris 22
Release
November 12 2012
April 24 2018
Ranking
#461
#464