FirePro S9000 vs Quadro

FirePro S9000

2012Core: 900 MHz

Quadro

1999Core: 135 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9000

225

5,059

+1.2%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

5,000

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro S9000 is positioned at rank 291 and the Quadro is on rank 215, so the Quadro 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 Quadro

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

88%

#200

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2955%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

98%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

96%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro S9000 is significantly newer (2012 vs 1999). The FirePro S9000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 Quadro.

Insight	FirePro S9000	Quadro
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005))
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 (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $156), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 208.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S9000	Quadro
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+208.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156)	✅More affordable ($50)

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

Quadro Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9000 and Quadro

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	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro has 2 GB. The FirePro S9000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

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

🖥️

Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro S9000	Quadro
Max Displays	6+500%	1

🎬

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

The FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $156, while the Quadro launched at $1000 and now averages $50. The Quadro costs 67.9% less ($106 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.4 (FirePro S9000) vs 100.0 (Quadro) — the Quadro offers 208.6% better value. The FirePro S9000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 1999).