FirePro W8000 vs Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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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 W8000 is positioned at rank 260 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is on rank 103, so the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% 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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel).
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 RX 460 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $1,599), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3320.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3320.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 RX 460 (móvel)
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 RX 460 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,100 points. Launch price was $86.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) reaches 4,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,259+4% | 4,100 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+100% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+53% | 2.115 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+100% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+100% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX 460 (móvel) has 2 GB. The FirePro W8000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W8000) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8000) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W8000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W8000) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 460 (móvel)'s 55W — a 121.4% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 58°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 55W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 58°C-23% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9 | 74.5+294% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $45. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) costs 97.2% less ($1554 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro W8000) vs 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers 3274.1% better value. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $99-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $45-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 91.1+3274% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Baffin |
| Release | June 14 2012 | August 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #481 | #499 |
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