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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro W8100

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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285.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$649 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,850 less on MSRP ($649 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 267.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

FirePro W8100

2014

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,850 less on MSRP ($649 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 267.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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285.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$649 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro W8100 better than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,812 vs 6,500 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro W8100 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W8100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013 and more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro W8100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro W8100 is about 285.1% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 4.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,500 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

FirePro W8100 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
1080p
low	139 FPS	78 FPS
medium	118 FPS	67 FPS
high	97 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	68 FPS
medium	98 FPS	60 FPS
high	74 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	25 FPS
medium	37 FPS	24 FPS
high	23 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	13 FPS

Open FirePro W8100 Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
1080p
low	233 FPS	181 FPS
medium	198 FPS	151 FPS
high	149 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	121 FPS
medium	139 FPS	89 FPS
high	112 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	51 FPS
medium	78 FPS	39 FPS
high	65 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	26 FPS

Open FirePro W8100 Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
1080p
low	307 FPS	292 FPS
medium	245 FPS	234 FPS
high	204 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	219 FPS
medium	184 FPS	176 FPS
high	153 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	153 FPS	146 FPS
medium	123 FPS	117 FPS
high	102 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	73 FPS

Open FirePro W8100 Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
1080p
low	277 FPS	180 FPS
medium	238 FPS	144 FPS
high	196 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	125 FPS
medium	178 FPS	102 FPS
high	140 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	74 FPS
medium	89 FPS	57 FPS
high	72 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	31 FPS

Open FirePro W8100 Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W8100 and GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

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.

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 10 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 reaches 6,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2).

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	6,812+5%	6,500
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.219 TFLOPS+2%	4.156 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	640 KB+233%	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro W8100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 has 4 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W8100) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The FirePro W8100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	87°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.0+19%	26.0

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 launched at $649. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 costs 74% less ($1850 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (FirePro W8100) vs 10.0 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 offers 270.4% better value. The FirePro W8100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).