FirePro W8000 vs Radeon R9 270
FirePro W8000
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W8000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $1,599), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 5288.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5288.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 W8000 and Radeon R9 270
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.
Radeon R9 270
The Radeon R9 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,306 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 and the Radeon R9 270 reaches 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,259 | 4,306+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+40% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+36% | 2.368 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+40% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W8000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270 has 2 GB. The FirePro W8000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R9 270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 150W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 58°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9 | 28.7+52% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 270 costs 98.1% less ($1569 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro W8000) vs 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 5214.8% better value. The Radeon R9 270 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $179-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $30-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 143.5+5215% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Curacao |
| Release | June 14 2012 | November 13 2013 |
| Ranking | #481 | #476 |
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