FirePro W7100 vs FirePro S9000

FirePro W7100

2014Core: 920 MHz

FirePro S9000

2012Core: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W7100

150

5,065

+0.1%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

5,059

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

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 W7100 is positioned at rank 184 and the FirePro S9000 is on rank 291, so the FirePro W7100 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 W7100

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#169

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9000

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

99%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

99%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

97%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

96%

#276

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7313%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

100%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

98%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

97%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

96%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

96%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

94%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

90%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

87%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9000.

Insight	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W7100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $114 (vs $156), it costs 27% less, resulting in a 37% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+37%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($114)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156)

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 W7100 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7100 and FirePro S9000

FirePro W7100

The FirePro W7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,065 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7100 scores 5,065 and the FirePro S9000 reaches 5,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro S9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W7100) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9000). Raw compute: 3.297 TFLOPS (FirePro W7100) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000).

Feature	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
G3D Mark Score	5,065	5,059
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.297 TFLOPS+2%	3.226 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	448 KB	448 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
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 W7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9000 has 4 GB. The FirePro W7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro W7100) vs 768 KB (FirePro S9000) — the FirePro S9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W7100) vs 12 (FirePro S9000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro W7100) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W7100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro S9000).

Feature	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 5.0	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7100 draws 150W versus the FirePro S9000's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7100) vs 350W (FirePro S9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 90°C.

Feature	FirePro W7100	FirePro S9000
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	95	90°C-5%
Perf/Watt	33.8+50%	22.5

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7100 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 and now averages $156. The FirePro W7100 costs 26.9% less ($42 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.4 (FirePro W7100) vs 32.4 (FirePro S9000) — the FirePro W7100 offers 37% better value. The FirePro W7100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).