FirePro W4100 vs Radeon RX Vega 6

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 W4100 is positioned at rank #160 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 W4100

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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93%

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Radeon Pro Vega II

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87%

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Radeon PRO W7900

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86%

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Radeon Pro VII

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85%

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Tesla K20m

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FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

100%

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FirePro W5100

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92%

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Radeon Pro WX 4170

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88%

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FirePro W4300

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88%

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Quadro K2200

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88%

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

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86%

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Radeon Pro 560

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85%

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 W4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 6.

Insight	FirePro W4100	Radeon RX Vega 6
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W4100 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.

FirePro W4100 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4100 and Radeon RX Vega 6

FirePro W4100

The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.

Radeon RX Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4100 scores 1,496 and the Radeon RX Vega 6 reaches 1,492 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 6 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W4100) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6). Raw compute: 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6).

Feature	FirePro W4100	Radeon RX Vega 6
G3D Mark Score	1,496	1,492
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	4096+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6451 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+1862%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	256+700%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	1 MB+669%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4100	Radeon RX Vega 6
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 W4100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 has 0 MB. The FirePro W4100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W4100) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W4100	Radeon RX Vega 6
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4100 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6's 295W — a 142% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4100) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro W4100	Radeon RX Vega 6
TDP	50W-83%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	171mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.9+486%	5.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4100 launched at $183 MSRP and currently averages $183, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($183 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro W4100) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).