FirePro W600 vs Radeon E8860
FirePro W600
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W600 is positioned at rank 253 and the Radeon E8860 is on rank 451, so the FirePro W600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8860.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 67.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+67.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 W600 and Radeon E8860
FirePro W600
The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the Radeon E8860 reaches 1,686 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon E8860 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 640 (Radeon E8860). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,695 | 1,686 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 0.8 TFLOPS+4% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8860 has 512 MB. The FirePro W600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the Radeon E8860's 37W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 350W (Radeon E8860). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 37W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.6 | 45.6+102% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W600 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon E8860 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The FirePro W600 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.5 (FirePro W600) vs 33.7 (Radeon E8860) — the FirePro W600 offers 67.7% better value. The Radeon E8860 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $300-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.5+68% | 33.7 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Venus |
| Release | June 13 2012 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #732 | #734 |
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