FirePro W8100 vs Radeon RX 570
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. The FirePro W8100 is positioned at rank #254 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8100
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $200), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 309.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+309.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Radeon RX 570
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.
Radeon RX 570
The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the Radeon RX 570 reaches 6,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,812 | 6,967+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.219 TFLOPS | 5.095 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W8100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570 has 4 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W8100) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon RX 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12 (Radeon RX 570). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 5.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+20% | 5 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon RX 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 87°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 120W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 87°C | 75-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 31.0 | 58.1+87% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 570 costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (FirePro W8100) vs 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon RX 570 offers 308.5% better value. The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $169-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $50-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.1 | 139.3+309% |
| Codename | Hawaii | Polaris 20 |
| Release | June 23 2014 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #361 | #356 |
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