FirePro W8100 vs P106-100

FirePro W8100

2014Core: 824 MHz

P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W8100

220

6,812

+2.8%

Radeon 840M

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

P106-100

6,628

0.0%

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 P106-100 is on rank 43, so the P106-100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8100

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#253

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#255

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#259

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#260

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#264

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar P106-100

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

93%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

93%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

93%

#28

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

499%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

100%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

96%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

95%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

94%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

94%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 P106-100.

Insight	FirePro W8100	P106-100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
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 (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $200), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 548.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W8100	P106-100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+548.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

FirePro W8100 Benchmark Check

P106-100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W8100 and P106-100

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.

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the P106-100 reaches 6,628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100).

Feature	FirePro W8100	P106-100
G3D Mark Score	6,812+3%	6,628
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+33%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.219 TFLOPS	6.655 TFLOPS+58%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+33%	120
L1 Cache	640 KB	720 KB+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W8100	P106-100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W8100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the P106-100 has 4 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W8100) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W8100	P106-100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W8100	P106-100
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

Feature	FirePro W8100	P106-100
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro W8100	P106-100
TDP	220W	75W-66%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	250mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	87°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.0	88.4+185%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the P106-100 launched at $224 and now averages $30. The P106-100 costs 85% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (FirePro W8100) vs 220.9 (P106-100) — the P106-100 offers 547.8% better value. The P106-100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).