FirePro W8000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 376.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W8000.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-376.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+376.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $1,599 for the FirePro W8000, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2623.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2623.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 376.9%. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,259 | 20,312+377% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 4864+171% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+402% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 112 | 152+36% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 4.8 MB+991% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W8000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W8000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W8000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 279mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 58°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 200W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 279mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 58°C-23% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9 | 101.6+438% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 82.5% less ($1319 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro W8000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2585.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $399-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $280-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 72.5+2585% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GA104 |
| Release | June 14 2012 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #481 | #73 |
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