FirePro W9000 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is on rank 369, so the FirePro W9000 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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 FirePro W9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS.
| Insight | FirePro W9000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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 $600 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 309.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W9000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+309.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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 Ryzen 7 6800HS
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS reaches 6,012 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,157+2% | 6,012 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 8.602 TFLOPS+115% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W9000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS has 4 GB. The FirePro W9000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro W9000) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 93% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 100W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 93°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.5 | 60.1+167% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600 and now averages $600. The FirePro W9000 costs 75% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.0 (FirePro W9000) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the FirePro W9000 offers 310% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999 | $600-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-75% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.0+310% | 10.0 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 23 |
| Release | June 14 2012 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #390 | #135 |
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