FirePro W9100 vs Quadro P4200 Max-Q
FirePro W9100
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Quadro P4200 Max-Q
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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 P4200 Max-Q is on rank 12, so the Quadro P4200 Max-Q 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 P4200 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q 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 Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4200 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 P4200 Max-Q
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 P4200 Max-Q
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,800 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q reaches 7,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748 | 7,800 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+22% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.238 TFLOPS | 6.82 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 176+22% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB | 864 KB+23% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P4200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) — the Quadro P4200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the Quadro P4200 Max-Q's 100W — a 93.3% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 100W-64% |
| 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 | 78.0+177% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Hawaii | GP104 |
| Release | March 26 2014 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #328 | #234 |
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