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FirePro W7100
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Radeon R9 M295X
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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 W7100 is positioned at rank 184 and the Radeon R9 M295X is on rank 273, so the FirePro W7100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $150), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 29.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($114) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 R9 M295X
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 R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W7100 scores 5,065 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W7100) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 3.297 TFLOPS (FirePro W7100) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,065 | 5,150+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.297 TFLOPS+11% | 2.961 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M295X has 4 GB. The FirePro W7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W7100) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro W7100) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 5.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7100 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 50% difference. The FirePro W7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7100) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.8+64% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W7100 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The FirePro W7100 costs 24% less ($36 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.4 (FirePro W7100) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the FirePro W7100 offers 29.4% better value.
| Feature | FirePro W7100 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $300-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114-24% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4+29% | 34.3 |
| Codename | Tonga | Amethyst |
| Release | August 12 2014 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #406 | #437 |
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