Radeon RX Vega 6 vs FirePro W4100

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 W4100

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Radeon Pro Vega II

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Radeon PRO W7900

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Radeon Pro VII

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Tesla K20m

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FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

100%

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88%

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86%

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85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 6.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 6	FirePro W4100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W4100 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 RX Vega 6 Benchmark Check

FirePro W4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 6 and FirePro W4100

Radeon RX Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 6 scores 1,492 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.0 while the FirePro W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 512 (FirePro W4100). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	FirePro W4100
G3D Mark Score	1,492	1,496
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096+700%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS+1862%	0.6451 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	256+700%	32
L1 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	FirePro W4100
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 RX Vega 6 comes with 0 MB 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: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro W4100) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	FirePro W4100
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 6 draws 295W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 142% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 350W (FirePro W4100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	FirePro W4100
TDP	295W	50W-83%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	171mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	5.1	29.9+486%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro W4100 launched at $183 and now averages $183. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($183 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 8.2 (FirePro W4100) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).