FirePro W600 vs Radeon HD 5830

FirePro W600

2012Core: 750 MHz

Radeon HD 5830

2010Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W600

1,695

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon HD 5830

175

1,726

+1.8%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 W600 is positioned at rank #253 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 W600

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

92%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5220%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

100%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

96%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

96%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

96%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

94%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

93%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

93%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

91%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

88%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

88%

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 Radeon HD 5830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 5830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.8%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 W600 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5830 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W600 and Radeon HD 5830

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 HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the Radeon HD 5830 reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5830 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830).

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
G3D Mark Score	1,695	1,726+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1120+119%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+133%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	128 KB+14%	112 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
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 W600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5830 has 1 GB. The FirePro W600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W600) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W600) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
Encoder	VCE 1.0	UVD 2.2
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 5830's 175W — a 80% difference. The FirePro W600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5830). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 280mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon HD 5830
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	168mm	280mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	22.6+128%	9.9

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W600 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.5 (FirePro W600) vs 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) — the Radeon HD 5830 offers 1.8% better value. The FirePro W600 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).