FirePro W600 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

FirePro W600

2012Core: 750 MHz

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W600

1,695

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

1,717

+1.3%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
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 Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H 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.

FirePro W600 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W600 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

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 5 3550H

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,717 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H reaches 1,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H).

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
G3D Mark Score	1,695	1,717+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H 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 5 3550H
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W600) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
DirectX	12	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W600) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H).

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro W600	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	22.6	114.5+407%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W600 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.5 (FirePro W600) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).