FirePro W8000 vs GeForce GTX 480

FirePro W8000

2012Core: 900 MHz

GeForce GTX 480

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W8000

225

4,259

+4.5%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6970

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

4,075

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX TITAN X

TITAN V CEO Edition

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 W8000 is positioned at rank #260 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 W8000

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

88%

#245

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5554%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

89%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480.

Insight	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 480 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $1,599), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1429.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1429.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)	✅More affordable ($100)

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 W8000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W8000 and GeForce GTX 480

FirePro W8000

The FirePro W8000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,259 points. Launch price was $1,599.

GeForce GTX 480

The GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,075 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 and the GeForce GTX 480 reaches 4,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 480 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 480). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480).

Feature	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
G3D Mark Score	4,259+5%	4,075
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1792+273%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+140%	1.345 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	112+87%	60
L1 Cache	448 KB	960 KB+114%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W8000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480 has 2 GB. The FirePro W8000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro W8000) vs 768 KB (GeForce GTX 480) — the GeForce GTX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+167%	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8000) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W8000) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W8000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480).

Feature	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
Encoder	VCE 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 3.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 480's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The FirePro W8000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 480). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 279mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 58°C vs 90°C.

Feature	FirePro W8000	GeForce GTX 480
TDP	225W-10%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	279mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	58°C-36%	90°C
Perf/Watt	18.9+16%	16.3

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 480 costs 93.7% less ($1499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro W8000) vs 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) — the GeForce GTX 480 offers 1411.1% better value. The FirePro W8000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).