FirePro V8800 vs FirePro W6150M
FirePro V8800
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V8800 is positioned at rank 319 and the FirePro W6150M is on rank 44, so the FirePro W6150M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W6150M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W6150M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V8800.
| Insight | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W6150M 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 V8800 and FirePro W6150M
FirePro V8800
The FirePro 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: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.
FirePro W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the FirePro W6150M reaches 2,358 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro W6150M uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 768 (FirePro W6150M). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800) vs 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,281 | 2,358+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+4% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 1.651 TFLOPS+50% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 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 V8800) vs 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (FL12_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8800) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800) vs H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the FirePro W6150M's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 350W (FirePro W6150M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-51% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 82mm |
| Height | 111mm | 105mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 30.8+96% | 15.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W6150M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Juniper | Saturn |
| Release | April 26 2010 | November 12 2015 |
| Ranking | #780 | #646 |
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