Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 vs FirePro W2100

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 R7 PRO A8-9600 is positioned at rank 173 and the FirePro W2100 is on rank 190, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 R7 PRO A8-9600

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

99%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

95%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

91%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

89%

#158

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2101%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

100%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

99%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

98%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

94%

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FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

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Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

91%

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FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

90%

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P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

90%

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Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

90%

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Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#175

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

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GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

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Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

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P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W2100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 R7 PRO A8-9600.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	FirePro W2100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 65% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 191.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	FirePro W2100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+191.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86)	✅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 R7 PRO A8-9600 Benchmark Check

FirePro W2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 and FirePro W2100

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

FirePro W2100

The FirePro W2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 680 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 26W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 851 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 scores 837 and the FirePro W2100 reaches 851 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the FirePro W2100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 320 (FirePro W2100). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	FirePro W2100
G3D Mark Score	837	851+2%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	6144+1820%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.32 TFLOPS+13990%	0.4352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2495 MHz+267%	680 MHz
ROPs	192+2300%	8
TMUs	384+1820%	20
L1 Cache	3 MB+3650%	0.08 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	FirePro W2100
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 R7 PRO A8-9600 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W2100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro W2100) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	FirePro W2100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the FirePro W2100's 26W — a 167.6% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 350W (FirePro W2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	FirePro W2100
TDP	295W	26W-91%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	2.8	32.7+1068%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $86, while the FirePro W2100 launched at $139 and now averages $30. The FirePro W2100 costs 65.1% less ($56 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 28.4 (FirePro W2100) — the FirePro W2100 offers 192.8% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).