FirePro W7100 vs Radeon HD 8990
FirePro W7100
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Radeon HD 8990
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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. The FirePro W7100 is positioned at rank #184 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7100
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W7100 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W7100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $114 (vs $999), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 751.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W7100 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+751.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($114) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) |
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 W7100 and Radeon HD 8990
FirePro W7100
The FirePro W7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,065 points.
Radeon HD 8990
The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W7100 scores 5,065 and the Radeon HD 8990 reaches 5,214 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 8990 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W7100) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990). Raw compute: 3.297 TFLOPS (FirePro W7100) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 8990).
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,065 | 5,214+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048 ×2+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.297 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+24% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 112 | 128 ×2+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8990 has 3 GB. The FirePro W7100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro W7100) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 8990) — the Radeon HD 8990 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit x2+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7100 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8990's 375W — a 85.7% difference. The FirePro W7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7100) vs 750W (Radeon HD 8990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-60% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-53% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.8+143% | 13.9 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W7100 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the Radeon HD 8990 launched at $999 and now averages $999. The FirePro W7100 costs 88.6% less ($885 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.4 (FirePro W7100) vs 5.2 (Radeon HD 8990) — the FirePro W7100 offers 753.8% better value. The FirePro W7100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799-20% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114-89% | $999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4+754% | 5.2 |
| Codename | Tonga | Malta |
| Release | August 12 2014 | April 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #406 | #412 |
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