FirePro W8100 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro W8100

2014Core: 824 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W8100

220

6,812

0.0%

Radeon 840M

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

200

20,312

+198.2%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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.

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 198.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W8100.

Insight	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-198.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+198.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 113% better value per dollar than the FirePro W8100.

Insight	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+113%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($200)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W8100 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 198.2%. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	6,812	20,312+198%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	4864+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.219 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+284%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	160+5%	152
L1 Cache	0.63 MB	4.8 MB+662%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W8100) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 87°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro W8100	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	220W	200W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	87°C	75-14%
Perf/Watt	31.0	101.6+228%

💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The FirePro W8100 costs 28.6% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (FirePro W8100) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 112.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).