Radeon E8860 vs FirePro W600

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 Radeon E8860 is positioned at rank 451 and the FirePro W600 is on rank 253, so the FirePro W600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860

#441

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1932%

#443

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1751%

#444

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1747%

#448

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1588%

#449

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1577%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#452

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

99%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#454

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

96%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

92%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5220%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

100%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

96%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

96%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

96%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

94%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

93%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

93%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

91%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

88%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8860.

Insight	Radeon E8860	FirePro W600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 67.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon E8860	FirePro W600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+67.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon E8860 Benchmark Check

FirePro W600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E8860 and FirePro W600

Radeon E8860

The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.

FirePro W600

The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon E8860 scores 1,686 and the FirePro W600 reaches 1,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8860 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W600 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8860) vs 512 (FirePro W600). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600).

Feature	Radeon E8860	FirePro W600
G3D Mark Score	1,686	1,695
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS+4%	0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+25%	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon E8860	FirePro W600
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon E8860 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W600 has 2 GB. The FirePro W600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon E8860	FirePro W600
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8860 draws 37W versus the FirePro W600's 75W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8860) vs 350W (FirePro W600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon E8860	FirePro W600
TDP	37W-51%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	45.6+102%	22.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8860 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W600 launched at $599 and now averages $30. The FirePro W600 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (Radeon E8860) vs 56.5 (FirePro W600) — the FirePro W600 offers 67.7% better value. The Radeon E8860 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).