FirePro W8100 vs Radeon RX Vega M GH
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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega M GH uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GH 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 FirePro W8100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GH.
| Insight | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 Radeon RX Vega M GH
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 Vega M GH
The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the Radeon RX Vega M GH reaches 6,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,812+4% | 6,548 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+67% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.219 TFLOPS+15% | 3.656 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+67% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+67% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| 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 Vega M GH has 0 MB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 1024-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 1024-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 100W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 241mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 87°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.0 | 65.5+111% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega M GH costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (FirePro W8100) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | Hawaii | Polaris 22 |
| Release | June 23 2014 | February 1 2018 |
| Ranking | #361 | #373 |
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