FirePro W9100 vs GeForce RTX 2060

FirePro W9100

2014Core: 930 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W9100

275

7,748

0.0%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

14,114

+82.2%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 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. The FirePro W9100 is positioned at rank #299 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W9100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 82.2% 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 RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-82.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+82.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $200 for the FirePro W9100, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 203.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W9100	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+203.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($120)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9100 and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 82.2%. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	7,748	14,114+82%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2816+47%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.238 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+23%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	176+47%	120
L1 Cache	0.69 MB	1.9 MB+175%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce RTX 2060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 52.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 72.

Feature	FirePro W9100	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	275W	160W-42%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	275mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	93	72-23%
Perf/Watt	28.2	88.2+213%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 203.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).