FirePro 3D V9800 vs Quadro M1000M
FirePro 3D V9800
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Quadro M1000M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
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. The FirePro 3D V9800 is positioned at rank 365 and the Quadro M1000M is on rank 49, so the Quadro M1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V9800
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M1000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M1000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V9800.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V9800 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M1000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V9800 and Quadro M1000M
FirePro 3D V9800
The FirePro 3D V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,812 points.
Quadro M1000M
The Quadro M1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,845 points. Launch price was $200.89.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V9800 scores 2,812 and the Quadro M1000M reaches 2,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro M1000M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 512 (Quadro M1000M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,812 | 2,845+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+150% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+82% | 1.017 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V9800 draws 150W versus the Quadro M1000M's 40W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 350W (Quadro M1000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 40W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.7 | 71.1+280% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V9800 | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GM107 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #656 | #594 |
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