FirePro 3D V9800 vs RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

FirePro 3D V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025Core: 1590 MHzBoost: 2617 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V9800

150

2,812

+2.4%

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

600

2,747

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is on rank 393, so the FirePro 3D V9800 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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

#378

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

46166%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

100%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

97%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

84%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

75%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

75%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

75%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

72%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

72%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

69%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

63%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

63%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q.

Insight	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $8,565 for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q, it costs 99% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 10859.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10859.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565)

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

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V9800 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

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.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V9800 scores 2,812 and the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q reaches 2,747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
G3D Mark Score	2,812+2%	2,747
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1280	24064+1780%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS	126 TFLOPS+6689%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	80	752+840%
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	23.5 MB+7481%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	128 MB+25500%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V9800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR7
Bus Width	64-bit	512-bit+700%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	128 MB+25500%

🖥️

Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Max Displays	6+50%	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V9800) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Encoder	None	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	UVD 2.3	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V9800 draws 150W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 120% difference. The FirePro 3D V9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
TDP	150W-75%	600W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	90	—
Perf/Watt	18.7+307%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565 and now averages $8565. The FirePro 3D V9800 costs 99.1% less ($8485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.1 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the FirePro 3D V9800 offers 11600% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).