FirePro W9000 vs Tesla M6

FirePro W9000

2012Core: 975 MHz

Tesla M6

2015Core: 930 MHzBoost: 1180 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W9000

274

6,157

0.0%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

6,225

+1.1%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

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 Tesla M6 is on rank 188, so the Tesla M6 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 Tesla M6

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

99%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

98%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

94%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

89%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

87%

#173

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2371%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

98%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

98%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

97%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

94%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

93%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

89%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla M6 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M6 holds the technical lead. Priced at $84 (vs $150), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 80.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+80.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($84)

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

Tesla M6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9000 and Tesla M6

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.

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 and the Tesla M6 reaches 6,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla M6 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 1,536 (Tesla M6). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000) vs 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
G3D Mark Score	6,157	6,225+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS+10%	3.625 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	512 KB	576 KB+13%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
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)

The FirePro W9000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M6 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 (Tesla M6) — the Tesla M6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
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 (Tesla M6). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	UVD 3.2	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the Tesla M6's 100W — a 93% difference. The Tesla M6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 350W (Tesla M6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Tesla M6
TDP	274W	100W-64%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	93°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.5	62.3+177%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Tesla M6 launched at $1000 and now averages $84. The Tesla M6 costs 44% less ($66 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.0 (FirePro W9000) vs 74.1 (Tesla M6) — the Tesla M6 offers 80.7% better value. The Tesla M6 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).