FirePro W9000 vs Quadro P3000

FirePro W9000

2012Core: 975 MHz

Quadro P3000

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W9000

274

6,157

0.0%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

6,384

+3.7%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 P3000 is on rank 135, so the Quadro P3000 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 Quadro P3000

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#120

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1388%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

100%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

94%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

94%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

93%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

91%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

89%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

87%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W9000.

Insight	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P3000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 94.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($80)

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 W9000 Benchmark Check

Quadro P3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9000 and Quadro P3000

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 P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 and the Quadro P3000 reaches 6,384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro P3000 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 3,840 (Quadro P3000). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
G3D Mark Score	6,157	6,384+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048	3840+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+216%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	128	240+88%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	1.4 MB+180%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	3 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro W9000) vs 3 MB (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	3 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9000) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
Encoder	VCE 1.0	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 3.2	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the Quadro P3000's 250W — a 9.2% difference. The Quadro P3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 350W (Quadro P3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 93°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Quadro P3000
TDP	274W	250W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	93°C	80°C-14%
Perf/Watt	22.5	25.5+13%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro P3000 launched at $600 and now averages $80. The Quadro P3000 costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.0 (FirePro W9000) vs 79.8 (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 offers 94.6% better value. The Quadro P3000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).