FirePro W8000 vs Tesla M6

When comparing FirePro W8000 and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W8000 Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI No outputs
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  • FirePro W8000 has 125% more power consumption, than Tesla M6.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Tesla M6 has 4 GB more memory, than FirePro W8000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W8000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla M6 is 30 MHz higher, than FirePro W8000.
  • FirePro W8000 and Tesla M6 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 488 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 35−40
ultra / 1080p 10−11 24−27
QHD / 1440p 4−5 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 35−40 65−70
medium / 1080p 21−24 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than FirePro W8000.

Full Specs

  FirePro W8000 Tesla M6
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name Tahiti GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 14 June 2012 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1792 1536
Core clock speed 900 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1180 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 113.3
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 3,625 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 176 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 391 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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