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.

FirePro W9000 vs Radeon R9 380X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro W9000 vs Radeon R9 380X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W9000

2012

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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1646.3% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌26.2% longer card at 279mm vs 221mm.

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,770 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1638.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Measures 221mm instead of 279mm, a 58mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro W9000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (6,157 vs 6,131), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W9000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R9 380X makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,770 cheaper on MSRP at $229 vs $3,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1638.9% (26.8 vs 1.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R9 380X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W9000 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W9000 vs Radeon R9 380X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	6,157	6,131
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9000	Radeon R9 380X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W9000 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380X carries 4 GB. FirePro W9000 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the FirePro W9000 and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 380X. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro W9000) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 380X) — the FirePro W9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9000) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
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 1.0 (FirePro W9000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 9.2% difference. The Radeon R9 380X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 279mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	274W	250W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	279mm	221mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	93°C	75-19%
Perf/Watt	22.5	24.5+9%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W9000 came in at $3999, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229. On MSRP, Radeon R9 380X was 94.3% cheaper ($3770 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.5 (FirePro W9000) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Radeon R9 380X offers 1686.7% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R9 380X (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Radeon R9 380X
MSRP	$3999	$229-94%
Performance per Dollar	1.5	26.8+1687%
Codename	Tahiti	Antigua
Release	June 14 2012	November 19 2015
Ranking	#390	#394

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