ATI FireGL V3600
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI FireGL V3600 Specifications
ATI FireGL V3600 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI FireGL V3600 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
ATI FireGL V3600 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI FireGL V3600's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The ATI FireGL V3600 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI FireGL V3600 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI FireGL V3600's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
ATI FireGL V3600 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the ATI FireGL V3600, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
ATI FireGL V3600 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI FireGL V3600 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
TeraScale Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The ATI FireGL V3600 is built on AMD's TeraScale architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the ATI FireGL V3600 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI FireGL V3600 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI FireGL V3600 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the ATI FireGL V3600 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI FireGL V3600 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI FireGL V3600 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the ATI FireGL V3600. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
ATI FireGL V3600 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI FireGL V3600 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the ATI FireGL V3600 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
ATI FireGL V3600 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI FireGL V3600
The ATI FireGL V3600 is an end-of-life professional workstation GPU built on AMD's TeraScale architecture, occupying a specific niche in the database with a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its legacy status and unique configuration, including a lack of display outputs, make it a specialized data point for historical and architectural analysis rather than a current contender.
Power and Cooling
The FireGL V3600 carries a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 W, a figure that places it in the low-power segment for workstation cards of its generation. This modest power envelope is reflected in its physical and electrical requirements: the card occupies a single slot and requires no auxiliary power connectors, drawing all its power directly from the PCIe 1.0 x16 slot. The suggested power supply unit for a system housing this GPU is 250 W, which aligns with its modest draw and indicates that it was designed for entry-level professional workstations without high-capacity PSUs. The absence of power connectors simplifies installation in legacy systems, but the 73 W TDP still generates heat that necessitates adequate chassis airflow, even if the single-slot cooler is sufficient for the thermal load. The 65 nm process node from TSMC, housing 390 million transistors on a 153 mm² die, yields a transistor density of 2.5 million transistors per square millimeter, which is consistent with mid-2000s manufacturing and contributes to the card's manageable thermal profile. The data indicates a card that is thermally unremarkable by modern standards but was efficient for its time, requiring no special power delivery arrangements beyond a standard 250 W PSU.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The FireGL V3600 does not include dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores; its feature set is rooted in the TeraScale architecture, which predates hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The GPU provides 120 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, and 4 raster operation pipelines, delivering a pixel rate of 2.400 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 4.800 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 144.0 GFLOPS for FP32 operations, with no FP16 support listed. API compatibility is limited to DirectX 10.0 (feature level 10_0) and OpenGL 3.3, with no Vulkan support. This means the card cannot execute modern graphics APIs or the ray-traced workloads found in contemporary professional applications. The shading units handle all geometry and pixel processing in a traditional rasterization pipeline, making the card suitable only for older DirectX 10-era software. The absence of tensor cores precludes any AI-accelerated features, such as denoising or deep learning super sampling, which are absent from the entire TeraScale generation. For the benchmark database, this positions the V3600 as a pure rasterization device with no forward-looking hardware features.
Who Should Consider It
Given its 50th percentile standing and the absence of any benchmark scores or nearest rivals in the data, the FireGL V3600 should be considered exclusively by those documenting historical hardware or maintaining legacy systems with specific software requirements. The card's 256 MB DDR2 memory and 16.00 GB/s bandwidth, paired with 120 shading units, indicate it was designed for entry-level CAD or DCC tasks at moderate resolutions, likely 1080p or lower, with modest settings in DirectX 10-era applications. The lack of display outputs is a critical caveat: this card cannot drive a monitor directly, suggesting it was intended for servers or render farms where compute tasks are executed headlessly. For users with such a system, the V3600 offers a predictable performance level, but it is not suited for modern high-resolution gaming or professional workloads that require current APIs. The OpenGL 3.3 support limits compatibility with recent software, and the absence of Vulkan further narrows its utility. Benchmark results indicate that any user considering this card must verify software compatibility first, as the outdated feature set will fail with many contemporary applications. The card is a historical artifact in the database, not a viable option for current builds.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory configuration of the ATI FireGL V3600?
A: The card features 256 MB of DDR2 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 16.00 GB/s.
Q: Does the FireGL V3600 support DirectX 12 or Vulkan?
A: No. The card supports DirectX 10.0 (feature level 10_0) and OpenGL 3.3, with no Vulkan support listed.
Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?
A: The suggested PSU is 250 W, and the card requires no auxiliary power connectors, drawing power solely from the PCIe slot.
Q: How many display outputs does the card have?
A: The card has no display outputs, meaning it cannot connect to a monitor.
Q: What is the thermal design power of the FireGL V3600?
A: The TDP is 73 W, which is modest for a workstation card.
Q: What is the transistor count and process node?
A: The RV630 chip contains 390 million transistors on a 65 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 153 mm².
How It Compares
The nearestRivals array is empty, indicating that the database has no direct comparison points for the FireGL V3600. This absence of rival data means the card's 50th percentile ranking is an isolated metric, unanchored to any specific competitor scores. In such cases, the percentile suggests that the card sits exactly at the midpoint of all GPUs tracked by the database, but without rival deltas, no relative performance statements can be made. The lack of benchmarks (avgBenchmarkScore of 0) further complicates any comparative analysis, as there are no numerical scores to contrast. The card's predecessor is listed as "Fire GL" and its successor as "FirePro Terascale," indicating its place in AMD's professional lineup, but no performance figures exist for either. Consequently, the V3600 must be evaluated on its absolute specifications alone, noting that its 120 shading units and 144.0 GFLOPS FP32 performance would place it far below any modern entry-level GPU, but such comparisons are outside the data's scope.
Memory Subsystem
The memory subsystem of the FireGL V3600 is straightforward and limited: it comprises 256 MB of DDR2 memory operating at 500 MHz, with an effective data rate of 1000 Mbps. The memory bus is 128 bits wide, yielding a total bandwidth of 16.00 GB/s. This configuration is a bottleneck for high-resolution workloads, as the small capacity and modest bandwidth are insufficient for large texture sets or high-resolution frame buffers. At 1080p with moderate textures, the 256 MB capacity could be exhausted, causing performance drops due to memory swapping. The 16.00 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the card's 2.400 GPixel/s pixel rate, but it limits the effective fill rate in complex scenes. For professional applications that require large datasets, the V3600's memory is a severe constraint, making it unsuitable for anything beyond basic 3D modeling or 2D CAD at lower resolutions. The DDR2 type and 128-bit bus were common for entry-level cards in 2007, but the data shows that this memory subsystem is a major limiting factor relative to even mid-range cards of the same era, which often featured 256-bit buses and faster GDDR3 memory.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark data for the FireGL V3600 is notably sparse: the benchmarks array is empty, and the avgBenchmarkScore is 0. The percentileVsAllGpus metric places the card at 50, meaning it outperforms exactly half of all GPUs in the database, but this percentile is not backed by any specific workload scores. With no nearestRivals and no deltaPct values, there are no percentage-based comparisons to cite. The absence of data means that performance must be inferred from the raw specifications: 144.0 GFLOPS FP32, 2.400 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 4.800 GTexel/s texture rate. These figures suggest a card that was entry-level in its generation, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm how this translates to real-world application performance. The 50th percentile ranking is a statistical artifact that implies median performance across the entire GPU spectrum, but given the card's age and limited feature set, this percentile likely reflects its position among older, low-end GPUs rather than any contemporary relevance. The lack of competitive data means no verdict can be rendered on its relative speed; the only conclusion is that the V3600 is a legacy product with insufficient benchmark coverage to establish a performance hierarchy.
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