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 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.

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 FirePro W8100

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89%

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87%

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87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro W8100 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro W8100 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 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 2.0 (2013−2017) architecture (codename: Hawaii), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.219 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro W8100
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	6,812
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Hawaii
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2560
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	160
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	824 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	4.219 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	131.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count	6,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#361

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W8100 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro W8100
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	14 Gbps
L1 Cache	640 kB
L2 Cache	1024 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 W8100
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 2.1
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 2.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC.

Specification	FirePro W8100
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 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 4.2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8100 draws 220 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50°C at idle, 87°C under load.

Specification	FirePro W8100
TDPPower consumption under load	220 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	241mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	50°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	87°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $200 (MSRP: $2499), the FirePro W8100 delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #361 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro W8100
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$2499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$200
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#361
Release Date	June 23 2014
Release Year	2014