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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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is on rank 277, 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| 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
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 $70), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 136.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W600 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,672 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G reaches 1,672 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,695+1% | 1,672 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+140% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G has 0 MB. The FirePro W600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.6 | 111.5+393% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W600 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G launched at $99 and now averages $70. The FirePro W600 costs 57.1% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.5 (FirePro W600) vs 23.9 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) — the FirePro W600 offers 136.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $99-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-57% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.5+136% | 23.9 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | June 13 2012 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #732 | #721 |
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