Radeon HD 5830 vs FirePro W600

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 5830

2010Core: 800 MHz

FirePro W600

2012Core: 750 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 5830

175

1,726

+1.8%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

FirePro W600

1,695

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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

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 Radeon HD 5830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 5830	FirePro W600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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	Standard Size (280mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 5830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 5830	FirePro W600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 HD 5830 Benchmark Check

FirePro W600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5830 and FirePro W600

Radeon HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 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 HD 5830 scores 1,726 and the FirePro W600 reaches 1,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5830 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro W600 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 512 (FirePro W600). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600).

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	FirePro W600
G3D Mark Score	1,726+2%	1,695
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1120+119%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS+133%	0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	112 KB	128 KB+14%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	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 HD 5830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W600 has 2 GB. The FirePro W600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) vs 256 KB (FirePro W600) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	FirePro W600
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 12 (FirePro W600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	FirePro W600
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	FirePro W600
Encoder	UVD 2.2	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 2.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5830 draws 175W versus the FirePro W600's 75W — a 80% difference. The FirePro W600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5830) vs 350W (FirePro W600). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	FirePro W600
TDP	175W	75W-57%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	280mm	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	9.9	22.6+128%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro W600 launched at $599 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 56.5 (FirePro W600) — the Radeon HD 5830 offers 1.8% better value. The FirePro W600 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).