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FirePro W9100 vs GeForce GTX 780

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FirePro W9100

2014Core: 930 MHz
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GeForce GTX 780

2013Core: 863 MHzBoost: 900 MHz
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FirePro W9100 vs GeForce GTX 780 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W9100
16 GB 275
7,748
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 270
brand logoRadeon R9 M295X
brand logoRadeon R9 380
brand logoRadeon R9 285
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
GeForce GTX 780
6 GB 250
7,957
+2.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 660 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 4060
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

FirePro W9100 vs GeForce GTX 780: 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 W9100

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2014 hardware with 16 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    701.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $4,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.9 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $3,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 723.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 780 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (7,957 vs 7,748), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro W9100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 780 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $4,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 723.2% (15.9 vs 1.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 780 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W9100 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W9100 vs GeForce GTX 780 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 780

The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the GeForce GTX 780 reaches 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 780 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780).

FeatureFirePro W9100GeForce GTX 780
G3D Mark Score
7,748
7,957+3%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2816+22%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.238 TFLOPS+26%
4.156 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
176
192+9%
L1 Cache
704 KB+267%
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W9100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro W9100GeForce GTX 780
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W9100 has 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 carries 6 GB. FirePro W9100 gives you 166.7% 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 W9100 and 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 780. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) — the GeForce GTX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W9100GeForce GTX 780
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+167%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit
384-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro W9100GeForce GTX 780
DirectX
12
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2+20%
1.0
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 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780).

FeatureFirePro W9100GeForce GTX 780
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs
H.264
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the GeForce GTX 780's 250W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 80.

FeatureFirePro W9100GeForce GTX 780
TDP
275W
250W-9%
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
275mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
93
80-14%
Perf/Watt
28.2
31.8+13%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W9100 came in at $4000, while the GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 780 was 87.5% cheaper ($3501 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.9 (FirePro W9100) vs 15.9 (GeForce GTX 780) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 736.8% better value. The newer card here is FirePro W9100 (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro W9100GeForce GTX 780
MSRP
$4000
$499-88%
Performance per Dollar
1.9
15.9+737%
Codename
Hawaii
GK110
Release
March 26 2014
May 23 2013
Ranking
#328
#320
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