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FirePro W8100 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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FirePro W8100

2014Core: 824 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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FirePro W8100 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W8100
8 GB 220
6,812
0.0%
brand logoRadeon 840M
brand logoRadeon RX 560 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
brand logoRadeon R9 380
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+47.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

FirePro W8100 vs GeForce GTX 1060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W8100

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,812 vs 10,064).
  • ❌2014 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    903.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • ❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+47.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 1382.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 47.7% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 6,812), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro W8100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $2,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1382.7% (40.4 vs 2.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W8100 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W8100 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro W8100

The FirePro W8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 824 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,812 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 47.7%. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro W8100GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
6,812
10,064+48%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.219 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+110%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160
160
L1 Cache
640 KB
960 KB+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W8100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro W8100GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W8100 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. FirePro W8100 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the FirePro W8100 and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W8100) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W8100GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro W8100GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro W8100GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro W8100GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
220W
180W-18%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
241mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
87°C
—
Perf/Watt
31.0
55.9+80%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W8100 came in at $2499, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 90% cheaper ($2250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (FirePro W8100) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1396.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro W8100GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$2499
$249-90%
Performance per Dollar
2.7
40.4+1396%
Codename
Hawaii
GP104
Release
June 23 2014
May 27 2016
Ranking
#361
#137
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