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FirePro W9000
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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 Quadro M4000M is on rank 4, so the Quadro M4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9000
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M4000M.
| Insight | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W9000 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 W9000 and Quadro M4000M
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.
Quadro M4000M
The Quadro M4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,148 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 and the Quadro M4000M reaches 6,148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro M4000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 1 (Quadro M4000M). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,157 | 6,148 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1,280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS+60% | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+7% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro M4000M has 4 GB. The FirePro W9000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro W9000) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) — the Quadro M4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9000) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000) vs NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the Quadro M4000M's 100W — a 93% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 350W (Quadro M4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 93°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 100W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 93°C | 80°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 22.5 | 61.5+173% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M4000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM204 |
| Release | June 14 2012 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #390 | #392 |
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