FirePro W9100 vs T1000 8GB
FirePro W9100
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T1000 8GB
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 T1000 8GB is on rank 94, so the T1000 8GB 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 T1000 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T1000 8GB is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The T1000 8GB 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% 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 T1000 8GB.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 91.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+91.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 T1000 8GB
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.
T1000 8GB
The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the T1000 8GB reaches 7,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the T1000 8GB uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 896 (T1000 8GB). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748 | 7,674 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+214% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.238 TFLOPS+110% | 2.5 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 176+214% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB | 896 KB+27% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the T1000 8GB 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.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.1 (T1000 8GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the T1000 8GB's 50W — a 138.5% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (T1000 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 50W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 275mm | 156mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | 70°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2 | 153.5+444% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the T1000 8GB launched at $500 and now averages $380. The FirePro W9100 costs 47.4% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.7 (FirePro W9100) vs 20.2 (T1000 8GB) — the FirePro W9100 offers 91.6% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1000 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | $500-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-47% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.7+92% | 20.2 |
| Codename | Hawaii | TU117 |
| Release | March 26 2014 | May 6 2021 |
| Ranking | #328 | #332 |
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