FirePro W9000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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. The FirePro W9000 is positioned at rank #317 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than FirePro W9000?
Comparing the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the legacy flagship industrial FirePro W9000 illustrates the absolute widest gap in current digital technology. The RTX 3060 Ti delivers roughly 1000% more raw compute muscle, moving from a chip that pioneered high-fidelity design in 2012 to a desktop powerhouse that masters uncompromised 1440p Ultra gaming with ease.
The architectural gap is monumental. The RTX 3060 Ti features 8GB of dedicated fast memory and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and mature DLSS support. The FirePro W9000 remains a robust legacy engine for 2012-era professional tasks, but it lacks the core count and feature set needed for uncompromised interactive media in 2026. Moving from any legacy workstation to a 30-series powered tower is a life-changing improvement, providing the speed and visual stability needed for world-class rendering.
There is no contest here; the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the absolute winner. it provides a level of depth and detail that turns the most demanding games into fluid, immersive experiences. The FirePro W9000 is now strictly piece of hardware history. If you are looking to revitalize your digital environment with a performance boost that is truly night and day, the 30-series discrete card is the superior and definitive choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 229.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W9000.
| Insight | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-229.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+229.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 76.7% better value per dollar than the FirePro W9000.
| Insight | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 RTX 3060 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 229.9%. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,157 | 20,312+230% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4864+138% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+306% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 128 | 152+19% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4.8 MB+860% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W9000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 31.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 279mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 200W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 279mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 93°C | 75-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 22.5 | 101.6+352% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The FirePro W9000 costs 46.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.0 (FirePro W9000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 76.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W9000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999 | $399-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-46% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.0 | 72.5+77% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GA104 |
| Release | June 14 2012 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #390 | #73 |
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