FirePro W600 vs Radeon R7 M380
FirePro W600
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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 W600 is positioned at rank 253 and the Radeon R7 M380 is on rank 452, 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 R7 M380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 R7 M380.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 915.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+915.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R7 M380
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 R7 M380
The Radeon R7 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the Radeon R7 M380 reaches 1,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M380 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M380). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,695+2% | 1,669 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1.171 TFLOPS+52% |
| 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 R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M380 has 512 MB. The FirePro W600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W600) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M380). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M380). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W600) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M380).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 M380's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.6+1% | 22.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W600 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The FirePro W600 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.5 (FirePro W600) vs 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) — the FirePro W600 offers 908.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $300-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-90% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.5+909% | 5.6 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Tropo |
| Release | June 13 2012 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #732 | #737 |
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