FirePro S9000 vs Arc A370M

FirePro S9000

2012Core: 900 MHz

Arc A370M

2022Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1550 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9000

225

5,059

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

5,115

+1.1%

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 S9000 is positioned at rank 291 and the Arc A370M is on rank 211, so the Arc A370M 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 S9000

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

99%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

99%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

97%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

96%

#276

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7313%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

100%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

98%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

97%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

96%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

96%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

94%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

90%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

87%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#201

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

422%

#203

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

383%

#204

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

382%

#208

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#209

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

345%

#211

Arc A370M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9000.

Insight	FirePro S9000	Arc A370M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
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 Arc A370M 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.

FirePro S9000 Benchmark Check

Arc A370M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9000 and Arc A370M

FirePro S9000

The FirePro S9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,059 points. Launch price was $2,499.

Arc A370M

The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9000 scores 5,059 and the Arc A370M reaches 5,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Arc A370M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9000) vs 1,024 (Arc A370M). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000) vs 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M).

Feature	FirePro S9000	Arc A370M
G3D Mark Score	5,059	5,115+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1792+75%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+2%	3.174 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	0.44 MB	1.5 MB+241%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	4 MB+433%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S9000	Arc A370M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	XeSS
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S9000) vs 4 MB (Arc A370M) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Arc A370M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	4 MB+433%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9000) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A370M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Arc A370M
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A370M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro S9000) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M).

Feature	FirePro S9000	Arc A370M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	UVD 3.2	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9000 draws 225W versus the Arc A370M's 35W — a 146.2% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9000) vs 350W (Arc A370M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 90.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Arc A370M
TDP	225W	35W-84%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	90
Perf/Watt	22.5	146.1+549%