FirePro W8100 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than FirePro W8100?
Comparing the AMD FirePro W8100 to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB highlights the difference between a high-end professional flagship from 2014 and a modern, efficient midrange desktop GPU. The FirePro W8100 was a professional workhorse based on the Hawaii architecture with 8GB of VRAM. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 Ada Lovelace card that prioritizes low power consumption alongside its massive 16GB memory buffer.\n\nThe performance gap favors the modern GeForce card significantly, with the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB providing roughly 5-7 times the rendering speed in modern applications. It also benefits from specialized Ray Tracing and AI hardware that was not available on the GCN-based FirePro. While the W8100 was once a premiere card for CAD and engineering, its driver support and architectural features have been surpassed by current standards. The 16GB of VRAM on the RTX card offers double the capacity of the older workstation card, making it even more capable for massive professional datasets.\n\nUltimately, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for modern professional and gaming workflows. The FirePro W8100 served its time as a top-tier workstation solution, but for current rendering, AI development, or high-fidelity gaming, the RTX 40-series provides much faster results and a significantly more modern feature set.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 232.5% 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 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-232.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+232.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 75% better value per dollar than the FirePro W8100.
| Insight | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+75%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 232.5%. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,812 | 22,651+233% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.219 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+423% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.63 MB | 4.3 MB+583% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro W8100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W8100) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 87°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 160W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 87°C | 70°C-20% |
| Perf/Watt | 31.0 | 141.6+357% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The FirePro W8100 costs 47.4% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (FirePro W8100) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 74.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $399-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-47% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.1 | 59.6+75% |
| Codename | Hawaii | AD106 |
| Release | June 23 2014 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #361 | #59 |
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