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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 W5000 is positioned at rank #216 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU 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 W5000 and Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU
FirePro W5000
The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.
Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,035 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5000 scores 2,967 and the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU reaches 3,035 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,967 | 3,035+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro W5000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU has 0 MB. The FirePro W5000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5000) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.170 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+44% | ES 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000) vs VPU (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU).
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VPU |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | VPU |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5000 draws 75W versus the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU's 7W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5000) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 7W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 183mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 39.6 | 433.6+995% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.2 (FirePro W5000) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Pitcairn | — |
| Release | August 7 2012 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #585 | #916 |
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