FirePro V9800 vs Quadro K4000

FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Quadro K4000

2013Core: 810 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V9800

150

2,727

+0.3%

2,719

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 Quadro K4000 is on rank 283, so the Quadro K4000 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 Quadro K4000

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

99%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

97%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

93%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

93%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

92%

#268

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6903%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

100%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

99%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

97%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

97%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

96%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

94%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

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 and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4000.

Insight	FirePro V9800	Quadro K4000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $250), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 149.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V9800	Quadro K4000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+149.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($100)

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

Quadro K4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V9800 and Quadro K4000

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.

Quadro K4000

The Quadro K4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points. Launch price was $1,269.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the Quadro K4000 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 Quadro K4000 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 768 (Quadro K4000). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000).

Feature	FirePro V9800	Quadro K4000
G3D Mark Score	2,727	2,719
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+67%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+49%	1.244 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	320 KB+400%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V9800	Quadro K4000
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 V9800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4000 has 3 GB. The FirePro V9800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V9800) vs 384 KB (Quadro K4000) — the FirePro V9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Quadro K4000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the Quadro K4000's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro K4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 350W (Quadro K4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Quadro K4000
TDP	150W	80W-47%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	18.2	34.0+87%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 and now averages $100. The Quadro K4000 costs 60% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (FirePro V9800) vs 27.2 (Quadro K4000) — the Quadro K4000 offers 149.5% better value. The Quadro K4000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).