FirePro W5000 vs Radeon HD 6990

CPU

GPU

FirePro W5000

2012Core: 825 MHz

Radeon HD 6990

2011Core: 830 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5000

2,967

0.0%

3,014

+1.6%

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. The FirePro W5000 is positioned at rank #216 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 W5000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

89%

#201

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2984%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

97%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

96%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

91%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W5000.

Insight	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (310mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $498), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1125.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1125.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($498)

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 W5000 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5000 and Radeon HD 6990

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon HD 6990

The Radeon HD 6990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,014 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5000 scores 2,967 and the Radeon HD 6990 reaches 3,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6990 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5000) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6990). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6990).

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
G3D Mark Score	2,967	3,014+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	1536 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	2.55 TFLOPS ×2+101%
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	48	96 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB	384 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5000) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6990). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 5.

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2.170	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	6+20%	5

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000) vs None (Radeon HD 6990). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6990).

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5000 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6990's 375W — a 133.3% difference. The FirePro W5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5000) vs 750W (Radeon HD 6990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 183mm vs 310mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro W5000	Radeon HD 6990
TDP	75W-80%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	183mm	310mm
Height	111mm	115mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	39.6+395%	8.0

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W5000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 6990 launched at $699 and now averages $498. The FirePro W5000 costs 92% less ($458 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.2 (FirePro W5000) vs 6.1 (Radeon HD 6990) — the FirePro W5000 offers 1116.4% better value. The FirePro W5000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).