FirePro W9100 vs Quadro K6000
FirePro W9100
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Quadro K6000
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Performance Spectrum - 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.
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 Quadro K6000 is on rank 319, so the FirePro W9100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9100
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | Standard Size (265mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W9100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $300), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 W9100 and Quadro K6000
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.
Quadro K6000
The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748 | 7,993+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816 | 2880+2% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.238 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 176 | 240+36% |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+193% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 has 12 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the Quadro K6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 20% difference. The Quadro K6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 265mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 225W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 275mm | 265mm |
| Height | 111mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | 80°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2 | 35.5+26% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Quadro K6000 launched at $5265 and now averages $300. The FirePro W9100 costs 33.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 26.6 (Quadro K6000) — the FirePro W9100 offers 45.5% better value. The FirePro W9100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000-24% | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-33% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.7+45% | 26.6 |
| Codename | Hawaii | GK110B |
| Release | March 26 2014 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #328 | #318 |
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