FirePro 3D V9800 vs Radeon Pro WX 4170

CPU

GPU

FirePro 3D V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V9800

150

2,812

0.0%

2,870

+2.1%

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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 3D V9800

#349

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#373

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#152

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2058%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

100%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

The FirePro 3D V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V9800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $120), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 47% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V9800	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+47%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

FirePro 3D V9800 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V9800 and Radeon Pro WX 4170

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.

Radeon Pro WX 4170

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V9800 scores 2,812 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Radeon Pro WX 4170
G3D Mark Score	2,812	2,870+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	2.46 TFLOPS+33%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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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 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Radeon Pro WX 4170
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Radeon Pro WX 4170
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V9800) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Encoder	None	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V9800 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Radeon Pro WX 4170
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	18.7	57.4+207%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The FirePro 3D V9800 costs 33.3% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.1 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the FirePro 3D V9800 offers 46.9% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).