FirePro W8100 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
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 Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is on rank 197, so the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8100
Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W8100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W8100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Legacy (4nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W8100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $250 for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
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.
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS reaches 7,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,812 | 7,000+3% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+67% | 1536 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W8100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+44% | ES 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | Adreno VPU |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Adreno VPU |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 138.5% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 40W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 87°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.0 | 175.0+465% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS launched at $250 and now averages $250. The FirePro W8100 costs 20% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (FirePro W8100) vs 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — the FirePro W8100 offers 21.8% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $250-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-20% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.1+22% | 28.0 |
| Codename | Hawaii | — |
| Release | June 23 2014 | October 26 2023 |
| Ranking | #361 | #482 |
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