FirePro W6150M vs FirePro 3D V8800
FirePro W6150M
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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 W6150M is positioned at rank 44 and the FirePro 3D V8800 is on rank 312, so the FirePro W6150M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W6150M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W6150M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V8800 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W6150M and FirePro 3D V8800
FirePro W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
FirePro 3D V8800
The FirePro 3D V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358 | 2,438+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 800+4% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.651 TFLOPS+50% | 1.104 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W6150M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8800 has 2 GB. The FirePro W6150M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL12_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs None (FirePro 3D V8800). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 74W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 82mm | 267mm |
| Height | 105mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 32.9+110% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W6150M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Saturn | Juniper |
| Release | November 12 2015 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #646 | #780 |
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