FirePro W9100 vs GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

FirePro W9100

2014Core: 930 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

2017Core: 1063 MHzBoost: 1480 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W9100

275

7,748

0.0%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

7,853

+1.4%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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 W9100 is positioned at rank 299 and the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 9, so the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design 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 W9100

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

100%

#282

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7615%

#298

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

100%

#299

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

100%

#300

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

98%

#301

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

93%

#302

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

91%

#303

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

89%

#304

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

89%

#306

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

88%

#307

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

88%

#308

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

87%

#309

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

85%

#310

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

84%

#311

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

82%

#312

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

111%

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

90%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $200), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($100)

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 W9100 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9100 and GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

FirePro W9100

The FirePro W9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 26 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,748 points.

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,853 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design reaches 7,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	7,748	7,853+1%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816+120%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.238 TFLOPS+38%	3.789 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	176+120%	80
L1 Cache	704 KB+47%	480 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12	12.1
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 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 109.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
TDP	275W	80W-71%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	93	—
Perf/Watt	28.2	98.2+248%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers 102.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).