FirePro W9100 vs Radeon Pro 5500 XT
FirePro W9100
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Radeon Pro 5500 XT
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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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT is on rank 29, so the Radeon Pro 5500 XT 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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon Pro 5500 XT 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 Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $200 for the FirePro W9100, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 104.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.2%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9100 and Radeon Pro 5500 XT
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.
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT reaches 7,910 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748 | 7,910+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+83% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.238 TFLOPS | 5.398 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 176+83% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT has 4 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 125W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 275mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2 | 63.3+124% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $100. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers 104.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | $199-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $100-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.7 | 79.1+104% |
| Codename | Hawaii | Navi 14 |
| Release | March 26 2014 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #328 | #322 |
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