FirePro V9800 vs FirePro W4300

FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V9800

150

2,727

+0.3%

2,719

0.0%

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 V9800 is positioned at rank 368 and the FirePro W4300 is on rank 168, so the FirePro W4300 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 V9800

#353

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18940%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

100%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

100%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

91%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

87%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

85%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

83%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

78%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

78%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

78%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

77%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

74%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

72%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

72%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

68%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

68%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4300

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#153

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2060%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W4300.

Insight	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W4300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W4300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $250), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 398.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+398.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅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 V9800 Benchmark Check

FirePro W4300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V9800 and FirePro W4300

FirePro V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

FirePro W4300

The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the FirePro W4300 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro W4300 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 768 (FirePro W4300). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300).

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
G3D Mark Score	2,727	2,719
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+67%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+30%	1.428 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V9800) vs 256 KB (FirePro W4300) — the FirePro V9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V9800) vs 12 (FirePro W4300). Vulkan: None vs 1.2.170. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2.170
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300).

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the FirePro W4300's 50W — a 100% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 350W (FirePro W4300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 171mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 71°C.

Feature	FirePro V9800	FirePro W4300
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	171mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	71°C-16%
Perf/Watt	18.2	54.4+199%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the FirePro W4300 launched at $379 and now averages $50. The FirePro W4300 costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (FirePro V9800) vs 54.4 (FirePro W4300) — the FirePro W4300 offers 399.1% better value. The FirePro W4300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).