FirePro W9100 vs Radeon Pro WX 7100
FirePro W9100
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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 WX 7100 is on rank 144, so the Radeon Pro WX 7100 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 WX 7100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 7100.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 7100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $180 (vs $200), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 10.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($180) |
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 WX 7100
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 WX 7100
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1188 MHz to 1243 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,701 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 reaches 7,701 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748 | 7,701 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+22% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.238 TFLOPS | 5.728 TFLOPS+9% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 176+22% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+22% | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 WX 7100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 100% 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 WX 7100) — the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 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 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the Radeon Pro WX 7100's 130W — a 71.6% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 130W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 275mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | 80°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2 | 59.2+110% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 and now averages $180. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 costs 10% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) — the Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 10.6% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | $799-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $180-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.7 | 42.8+11% |
| Codename | Hawaii | Ellesmere |
| Release | March 26 2014 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #328 | #331 |
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