FirePro W9100 vs Radeon RX 470/570

FirePro W9100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Radeon RX 470/570

2016Core: 926 MHzBoost: 1206 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W9100

275

7,748

0.0%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

7,935

+2.4%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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. The FirePro W9100 is positioned at rank #299 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 470/570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 RX 470/570
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
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 RX 470/570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470/570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $200), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 412.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+412.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9100 and Radeon RX 470/570

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 RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	7,748	7,935+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2816+38%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.238 TFLOPS+6%	4.94 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	176+38%	128
L1 Cache	704 KB+38%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 100% 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 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570's 120W — a 78.5% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	275W	120W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	275mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	93	80°C-14%
Perf/Watt	28.2	66.1+134%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 412.7% better value. The Radeon RX 470/570 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

Feature	FirePro W9100	Radeon RX 470/570
MSRP	$4000	$179-96%
Avg Price (30d)	$200	$40-80%
Performance per Dollar	38.7	198.4+413%
Codename	Hawaii	Ellesmere
Release	March 26 2014	August 4 2016
Ranking	#328	#315