FirePro W8100 vs GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
FirePro W8100
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W8100 is positioned at rank 254 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is on rank 90, so the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W8100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE.
| Insight | FirePro W8100 | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W8100 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 W8100 and GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
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 970XM FORCE
The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE reaches 6,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,812+2% | 6,707 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+100% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.219 TFLOPS+59% | 2.657 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+33% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W8100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has 4 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W8100) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | 1st Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 81W — a 92.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 87°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 81W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 87°C | 75°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 31.0 | 82.8+167% |
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