Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL vs FirePro S10000

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S10000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	FirePro S10000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S10000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Pro WX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

FirePro S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL and FirePro S10000

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL scores 4,498 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	4,498	4,537
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	4096 ×2+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.588 TFLOPS	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+32%
Boost Clock	1011 MHz+6%	950 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	80	112 ×2+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	448 KB+40%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	FirePro S10000
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 Pro WX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 140.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	FirePro S10000
TDP	65W-83%	375W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	69.2+472%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	FirePro S10000
MSRP	$0-100%	$3599
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$500
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	9.1
Codename	Polaris 22	Tahiti
Release	April 24 2018	November 12 2012
Ranking	#464	#461