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FirePro W8000
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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W8000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 Ryzen 7 6800U.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $1,599 for the FirePro W8000, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 252.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+252.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($450) |
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 Ryzen 7 6800U
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 Ryzen 7 6800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,225 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U reaches 4,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,259 | 4,225 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 3840+114% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+401% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 112 | 240+114% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 768 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 6800U has 2 GB. The FirePro W8000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W8000) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The FirePro W8000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-10% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 58°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9+12% | 16.9 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U costs 71.9% less ($1149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro W8000) vs 9.4 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U offers 248.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $450-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $450-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 9.4+248% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 21 |
| Release | June 14 2012 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #481 | #65 |
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