GeForce GTX 285 vs FirePro W4100
GeForce GTX 285
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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 GeForce GTX 285 is positioned at rank 255 and the FirePro W4100 is on rank 160, so the FirePro W4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro W4100 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro W4100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 285.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $183), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 501.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+501.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($183) |
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 GeForce GTX 285 and FirePro W4100
GeForce GTX 285
The GeForce GTX 285 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $359.
FirePro W4100
The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 285 scores 1,475 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 285) vs 512 (FirePro W4100). Raw compute: 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285) vs 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475 | 1,496+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7085 TFLOPS+10% | 0.6451 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 285 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 285) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W4100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 285 draws 204W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 121.3% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 285) vs 350W (FirePro W4100). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 171mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2 | 29.9+315% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 285 launched at $359 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro W4100 launched at $183 and now averages $183. The GeForce GTX 285 costs 83.6% less ($153 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.2 (GeForce GTX 285) vs 8.2 (FirePro W4100) — the GeForce GTX 285 offers 500% better value. The FirePro W4100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285 | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $359 | $183-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-84% | $183 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.2+500% | 8.2 |
| Codename | GT200B | Cape Verde |
| Release | December 23 2008 | August 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #771 | #766 |
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