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.

Overview

The FirePro W8000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,259 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro W8000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro W8000 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Tahiti), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1792 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.226 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro W8000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	4,259
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Tahiti
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1792
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	112
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	900 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	3.226 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	100.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	4,313 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#481

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W8000 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro W8000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	448 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro W8000
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x SDI, 4x DisplayPort 1.2 — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 3.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	FirePro W8000
SDI PortsNumber of SDI display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors	4x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	6
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 3.2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8000 draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 279mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 55°C at idle, 58°C under load.

Specification	FirePro W8000
TDPPower consumption under load	225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	279mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	55°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	58°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,599, the FirePro W8000 delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #481 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro W8000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$1599
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#481
Release Date	June 14 2012
Release Year	2012