FirePro W9100 vs Radeon RX 780
FirePro W9100
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Radeon RX 780
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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 RX 780 is on rank 296, so the Radeon RX 780 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 RX 780
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 780 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 780 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 FirePro W9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 780.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 264.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) |
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 RX 780
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 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the Radeon RX 780 reaches 7,658 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748+1% | 7,658 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816 | 3840+36% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.238 TFLOPS | 35.87 TFLOPS+585% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 176 | 240+36% |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB | 768 KB+9% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro W9100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 780 has 4 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 41.8% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 180W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 275mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | 85°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2 | 42.5+51% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 and now averages $721. The FirePro W9100 costs 72.3% less ($521 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) — the FirePro W9100 offers 265.1% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | $499-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-72% | $721 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.7+265% | 10.6 |
| Codename | Hawaii | Navi 32 |
| Release | March 26 2014 | September 11 2024 |
| Ranking | #328 | #131 |
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