FirePro W9000
VS
GeForce MX570 A

FirePro W9000 vs GeForce MX570 A

FirePro W9000

2012Core: 975 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce MX570 A

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 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 W9000 is positioned at rank 317 and the GeForce MX570 A is on rank 239, so the GeForce MX570 A 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 W9000

#302
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
9593%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
100%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
99%
#319
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
99%
#320
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
99%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
98%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
96%
#323
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
92%
#324
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
92%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
90%
#326
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
90%
#327
Tesla C2050 / C2070
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30
89%
#328
Quadro FX 380
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
89%
#329
FirePro M7740
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
86%
#330
Quadro FX 570
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
84%
#331
RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX570 A

#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
96%
#228
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
525%
#230
476%
#231
474%
#235
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
431%
#236
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
428%
#238
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
100%
#239
GeForce MX570 A
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#241
GeForce GT 645
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
98%
#251
GeForce 720A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
93%
#252
GeForce GT 520M
MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A
91%
#253
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX570 A is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce MX570 A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX570 A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro W9000GeForce MX570 A
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $300 for the GeForce MX570 A, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro W9000GeForce MX570 A
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+98.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 W9000 and GeForce MX570 A

AMD

FirePro W9000

The FirePro W9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,157 points. Launch price was $3,999.

NVIDIA

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 and the GeForce MX570 A reaches 6,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX570 A uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A).

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce MX570 A
G3D Mark Score
6,157
6,208
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.994 TFLOPS
4.731 TFLOPS+18%
ROPs
32
40+25%
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce MX570 A
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W9000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX570 A has 4 GB. The FirePro W9000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro W9000) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX570 A) — the GeForce MX570 A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce MX570 A
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the GeForce MX570 A's 25W — a 166.6% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 350W (GeForce MX570 A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce MX570 A
TDP
274W
25W-91%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
279mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
93°C
Perf/Watt
22.5
248.3+1004%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 and now averages $300. The FirePro W9000 costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.0 (FirePro W9000) vs 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) — the FirePro W9000 offers 98.1% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro W9000GeForce MX570 A
MSRP
$3999
$300-92%
Avg Price (30d)
$150-50%
$300
Performance per Dollar
41.0+98%
20.7
Codename
Tahiti
GA107
Release
June 14 2012
Maio 2022
Ranking
#390
#387