FirePro S10000 vs Radeon R9 Nano

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Radeon R9 Nano

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S10000

375

4,537

0.0%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 360

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

4,609

+1.6%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 260

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

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. The FirePro S10000 is positioned at rank #336 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 Nano is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (305mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 Nano offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Nano holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $500), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 154% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+154%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($200)

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 S10000 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 Nano Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and Radeon R9 Nano

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

Radeon R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 and the Radeon R9 Nano reaches 4,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
G3D Mark Score	4,537	4,609+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096 ×2	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.405 TFLOPS ×2	8.192 TFLOPS+141%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1000 MHz+5%
ROPs	32 ×2	64+100%
TMUs	112 ×2	256+129%
L1 Cache	0.44 MB	1 MB+127%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
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)

The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Nano has 2 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) — the Radeon R9 Nano has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM
Bus Width	64-bit	4096-bit+6300%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 175W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon R9 Nano is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 152mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro S10000	Radeon R9 Nano
TDP	375W	175W-53%
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 8-pin
Length	305mm	152mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	12.1	26.3+117%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649 and now averages $200. The Radeon R9 Nano costs 60% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 23.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) — the Radeon R9 Nano offers 152.7% better value. The Radeon R9 Nano is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).