FirePro W8000 vs Radeon HD 8790M

When comparing FirePro W8000 and Radeon HD 8790M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro W8000 and Radeon HD 8790M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon HD 8790M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon HD 8790M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon HD 8790M here:

Radeon HD 8790M Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro W8000	Radeon HD 8790M
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI	No outputs
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FirePro W8000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 8790M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
FirePro W8000 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 8790M.
FirePro W8000 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8790M - in Laptops.
FirePro W8000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 8790M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 50 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8790M.
FirePro W8000 and Radeon HD 8790M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8790M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	3−4
ultra / 1080p	10−11	1−2
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	14−16
medium / 1080p	21−24	6−7
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 250% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	27−30	8−9
ultra / 1080p	24−27	6−7
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	60−65	21−24
medium / 1080p	30−35	9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Battlefield 5 is 236% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	50−55	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 15% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	220−230	120−130
medium / 768p	190−200	100−110
ultra / 1080p	100−110	50−55
QHD / 1440p	65−70	24−27
4K / 2160p	35−40	−
high / 768p	150−160	75−80
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 93% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	60−65	70−75
ultra / 1080p	45−50	21−24
medium / 1080p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	110−120	75−80
medium / 768p	100−110	55−60
ultra / 1080p	70−75	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Dota 2 is 76% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	21−24	4−5
ultra / 1080p	18−20	4−5
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	1−2
low / 720p	45−50	14−16
medium / 1080p	21−24	6−7
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Far Cry 5 is 283% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	27−30	12−14
ultra / 1080p	21−24	7−8
QHD / 1440p	14−16	4−5
low / 720p	110−120	60−65
medium / 1080p	60−65	18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Fortnite is 128% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	30−33	8−9
ultra / 1080p	21−24	7−8
QHD / 1440p	10−12	0−1
low / 720p	60−65	21−24
medium / 1080p	30−35	10−11
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 208% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	95−100	50−55
medium / 768p	85−90	−
high / 1080p	35−40	10−11
ultra / 1080p	14−16	4−5
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
medium / 720p	−	40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 127% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	10−12	2−3
ultra / 1080p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	9−10
medium / 1080p	14−16	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Metro Exodus is 320% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	110−120	85−90
high / 1080p	−	70−75
medium / 1080p	110−120	−
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Minecraft is 32% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	65−70	30−35
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 65% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	14−16	7−8
ultra / 1080p	9−10	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	8−9
medium / 1080p	18−20	8−9
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 171% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	65−70	20−22
medium / 768p	40−45	12−14
high / 1080p	21−24	7−8
ultra / 1080p	12−14	5−6
4K / 2160p	7−8	1−2
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 233% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	90−95	75−80
medium / 768p	60−65	40−45
ultra / 1080p	35−40	18−20
high / 768p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in World of Tanks is 47% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.

Full Specs

	FirePro W8000	Radeon HD 8790M
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN
Code name	Tahiti	Mars XTX
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	14 June 2012	16 November 2012
Pipelines	1792	384
Core clock speed	900 MHz	850 MHz
Boost Clock		900 MHz
Transistor count	4,313 million	950 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	100.8	21.60
Floating-point performance	3,226 gflops	691.2 gflops
Length	279 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	5500 MHz	4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	176 GB/s	64 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.2.131
Bus support	PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	391 Mh/s	80 Mh/s
Laptop size		medium sized
Form factor	full height / full length
StereoOutput3D	+
DisplayPort count	4
Dual-link DVI support	+
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FirePro W8000 vs Radeon HD 8790M

Radeon HD 8790M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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