FirePro W8000 vs Tesla K20Xm
FirePro W8000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla K20Xm is on rank 100, so the Tesla K20Xm 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 Tesla K20Xm
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K20Xm is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W8000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W8000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $1,599 (vs $7,699), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 365.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+365.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,599) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,699) |
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 Tesla K20Xm
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.
Tesla K20Xm
The Tesla K20Xm is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points. Launch price was $7,699.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 and the Tesla K20Xm reaches 4,403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K20Xm uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 2,688 (Tesla K20Xm). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 3.935 TFLOPS (Tesla K20Xm).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,259 | 4,403+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2688+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS | 3.935 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 112 | 224+100% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+100% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W8000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K20Xm has 6 GB. The Tesla K20Xm offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W8000) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K20Xm) — the Tesla K20Xm has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the Tesla K20Xm's 235W — a 4.3% difference. The FirePro W8000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 350W (Tesla K20Xm). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-4% | 235W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 58°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9+1% | 18.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Tesla K20Xm launched at $7699.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599-79% | $7699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK110 |
| Release | June 14 2012 | November 12 2012 |
| Ranking | #481 | #473 |
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