FirePro V9800 vs RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
FirePro V9800
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Performance Spectrum - 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 V9800 is positioned at rank 368 and the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is on rank 393, so the FirePro V9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V9800
Performance Per Dollar RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V9800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $8,565 for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3301.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3301.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565) |
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 V9800 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
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.
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q reaches 2,747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).
| Feature | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,727 | 2,747 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 24064+1780% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS | 126 TFLOPS+6689% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 80 | 752+840% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 23.5 MB+7481% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 128 MB+25500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V9800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The FirePro V9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V9800) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 512-bit+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 128 MB+25500% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).
| Feature | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 9th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | NVDEC 6th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 120% difference. The FirePro V9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-75% | 600W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 304mm |
| Height | 111mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.2+296% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565 and now averages $8565. The FirePro V9800 costs 97.1% less ($8315 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (FirePro V9800) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the FirePro V9800 offers 3533.3% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V9800 | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499-59% | $8565 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-97% | $8565 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.9+3533% | 0.3 |
| Codename | Cayman | GB202 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #656 | #609 |
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