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FirePro S9000
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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 Radeon R9 M295X is on rank 273, so the Radeon R9 M295X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9000.
| Insight | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M295X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M295X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $156), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 5.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Radeon R9 M295X
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.
Radeon R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S9000 scores 5,059 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9000) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).
| Feature | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,059 | 5,150+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+9% | 2.961 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro S9000) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the FirePro S9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9000) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S9000 draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The FirePro S9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-10% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.5+9% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $156, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 3.8% less ($6 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.4 (FirePro S9000) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 5.9% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S9000 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $300-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $156 | $150-4% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.4 | 34.3+6% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Amethyst |
| Release | August 24 2012 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #441 | #437 |
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