FirePro W8100 vs Tesla M60
FirePro W8100
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Tesla M60
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla M60 is on rank 277, so the FirePro W8100 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 Tesla M60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M60 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 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W8100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W8100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $250), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 21.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla M60
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.
Tesla M60
The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the Tesla M60 reaches 7,002 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Tesla M60 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,812 | 7,002+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.219 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS ×2+14% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 ×2 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 768 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla M60 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 (Tesla M60) — the Tesla M60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12.1 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The FirePro W8100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-27% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 87°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.0+33% | 23.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Tesla M60 launched at $3000 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 (Tesla M60) — the FirePro W8100 offers 21.8% better value. The Tesla M60 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W8100 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499-17% | $3000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-20% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.1+22% | 28.0 |
| Codename | Hawaii | GM204 |
| Release | June 23 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #361 | #355 |
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