FirePro S9000 vs Quadro

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.

FirePro S9000 vs Quadro FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro S9000 vs Quadro: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro S9000

2012

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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149.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$1,000 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,499 less on MSRP ($1,000 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 147% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅FirePro S9000 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Quadro is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌1999 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro S9000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.2% in PassMark G3D (5,059 vs 5,000), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,499 cheaper on MSRP at $1,000 vs $2,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 147% (5.0 vs 2.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. FirePro S9000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro S9000 vs Quadro Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9000 scores 5,059 and the Quadro reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 28 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	5,059+1%	5,000
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Celsius
Process Node	28 nm	220 nm
ROPs	32+700%	4
TMUs	112+2700%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9000 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro carries 2 GB. FirePro S9000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the FirePro S9000 and 64-bit on the Quadro.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
Max Displays	6+500%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro S9000) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 3.2	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9000 draws 225W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 100% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9000) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.5	66.7+196%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro S9000 came in at $2499, while the Quadro launched at $1000. On MSRP, Quadro was 60% cheaper ($1499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (FirePro S9000) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the Quadro offers 150% better value. The newer card here is FirePro S9000 (2012 vs 1999).

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
MSRP	$2499	$1000-60%
Performance per Dollar	2.0	5.0+150%
Codename	Tahiti	NV10
Release	August 24 2012	1999
Ranking	#441	#900

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