FirePro W8100
VS
Quadro T2000 Max-Q

FirePro W8100 vs Quadro T2000 Max-Q

FirePro W8100

2014Core: 824 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro T2000 Max-Q

2019Core: 1200 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz

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 W8100 is positioned at rank 254 and the Quadro T2000 Max-Q is on rank 2, so the Quadro T2000 Max-Q 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 W8100

#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
98%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
95%
#238
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5411%
#253
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
100%
#254
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
100%
#255
Quadro K5200
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70
100%
#257
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
98%
#258
FirePro V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $96
98%
#259
FirePro W8000
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
97%
#260
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
97%
#261
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
97%
#263
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
94%
#264
GRID M40
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
92%
#265
GRID P40-8Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
92%
#266
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
92%
#267
FirePro V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
91%
#268
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro T2000 Max-Q

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
127%
#2
Quadro T2000 Max-Q
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T2000 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro T2000 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W8100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro T2000 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W8100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro T2000 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 W8100 and Quadro T2000 Max-Q

AMD

FirePro W8100

The FirePro W8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 824 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,812 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro T2000 Max-Q

The Quadro T2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,959 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro W8100 scores 6,812 and the Quadro T2000 Max-Q reaches 6,959 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro T2000 Max-Q uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (FirePro W8100) vs 1,024 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100) vs 3.318 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000 Max-Q).

FeatureFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
6,812
6,959+2%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2560+150%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.219 TFLOPS+27%
3.318 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+150%
64
L1 Cache
0.63 MB
1 MB+59%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
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 W8100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T2000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8100) vs 12.1 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
DirectX
12
12.1
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q).

FeatureFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
UVD 4.2
PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8100 draws 220W versus the Quadro T2000 Max-Q's 40W — a 138.5% difference. The Quadro T2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8100) vs 350W (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
TDP
220W
40W-82%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
87°C
Perf/Watt
31.0
174.0+461%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro T2000 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro W8100Quadro T2000 Max-Q
MSRP
$2499
Avg Price (30d)
$200
Codename
Hawaii
TU117
Release
June 23 2014
May 27 2019
Ranking
#361
#357