FirePro W9100 vs Radeon Pro 580

FirePro W9100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W9100

275

7,748

0.0%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

7,753

+0.1%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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 580 is on rank 93, so the Radeon Pro 580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon Pro 580

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

98%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

97%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

95%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

93%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

90%

#78

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

952%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

99%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

95%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 580
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 33.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W9100	Radeon Pro 580
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($150)

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

Radeon Pro 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9100 and Radeon Pro 580

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 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580).

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon Pro 580
G3D Mark Score	7,748	7,753
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2816+22%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.238 TFLOPS	5.53 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	176+22%	144
L1 Cache	704 KB+22%	576 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon Pro 580
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 580 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 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon Pro 580
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon Pro 580
DirectX	12	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon Pro 580
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon Pro 580
TDP	275W	150W-45%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	93	85°C-9%
Perf/Watt	28.2	51.7+83%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 33.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).