Radeon RX Vega M GH
VS
FirePro W8100

Radeon RX Vega M GH vs FirePro W8100

AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018Core: 1063 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz
VS

FirePro W8100

2014Core: 824 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 W8100

#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
98%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
95%
#238
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5411%
#253
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
100%
#254
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
100%
#255
Quadro K5200
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70
100%
#257
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
98%
#258
FirePro V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $96
98%
#259
FirePro W8000
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
97%
#260
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
97%
#261
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
97%
#263
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
94%
#264
GRID M40
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
92%
#265
GRID P40-8Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
92%
#266
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
92%
#267
FirePro V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
91%
#268
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GH uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GH likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W8100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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 M GH.

InsightRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4%)
Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W8100 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GH and FirePro W8100

AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

AMD

FirePro W8100

The FirePro W8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 824 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,812 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega M GH scores 6,548 and the FirePro W8100 reaches 6,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W8100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 2,560 (FirePro W8100). Raw compute: 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
G3D Mark Score
6,548
6,812+4%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536
2560+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.656 TFLOPS
4.219 TFLOPS+15%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
96
160+67%
L1 Cache
384 KB
640 KB+67%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
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 M GH comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W8100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
8 GB
Memory Type
HBM2
GDDR6
Bus Width
1024-bit+300%
256-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 12 (FirePro W8100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
DirectX
12_1
12
Max Displays
0
6
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.2.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
Encoder
VCE 3.0
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD 6.3
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GH draws 100W versus the FirePro W8100's 220W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 350W (FirePro W8100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
TDP
100W-55%
220W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
87°C
Perf/Watt
65.5+111%
31.0
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega M GH launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX Vega M GH costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega M GH) vs 34.1 (FirePro W8100) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GHFirePro W8100
MSRP
$0-100%
$2499
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$200
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
34.1
Codename
Polaris 22
Hawaii
Release
February 1 2018
June 23 2014
Ranking
#373
#361