FirePro S9000
VS
GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

FirePro S9000 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

FirePro S9000

2012Core: 900 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

2011Core: 732 MHz

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. The FirePro S9000 is positioned at rank #291 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9000.

InsightFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $156), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 434.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+434.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156)
More affordable ($30)

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 S9000 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 29 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,200 points. Launch price was $289.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9000 scores 5,059 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 reaches 5,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9000) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000) vs 1.312 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448).

FeatureFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
G3D Mark Score
5,059
5,200+3%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1792+300%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.226 TFLOPS+146%
1.312 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
40+25%
TMUs
112+100%
56
L1 Cache
448 KB
896 KB+100%
L2 Cache
768 KB+20%
640 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro S9000) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — the FirePro S9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
320-bit+150%
L2 Cache
768 KB+20%
640 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9000) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
DirectX
12
12 (FL 11_0)
OpenGL
4.6+10%
4.2
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000) vs UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro S9000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448).

FeatureFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Encoder
VCE 1.0
UVD 4.0
Decoder
UVD 3.2
PureVideo VP4
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9000 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448's 210W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9000) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 76°C.

FeatureFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
TDP
225W
210W-7%
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
267mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
90°C
76°C-16%
Perf/Watt
22.5
24.8+10%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $156, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 launched at $289 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 costs 80.8% less ($126 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.4 (FirePro S9000) vs 173.3 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 434.9% better value. The FirePro S9000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro S9000GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
MSRP
$2499
$289-88%
Avg Price (30d)
$156
$30-81%
Performance per Dollar
32.4
173.3+435%
Codename
Tahiti
GF110
Release
August 24 2012
November 29 2011
Ranking
#441
#571