FirePro W9100 vs T1200 Mobile
FirePro W9100
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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 T1200 Mobile is on rank 10, so the T1200 Mobile 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 T1200 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T1200 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The T1200 Mobile 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 T1200 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the T1200 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 T1200 Mobile
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.
T1200 Mobile
The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the T1200 Mobile reaches 7,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 1,024 (T1200 Mobile).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748 | 7,805 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+175% | 1024 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T1200 Mobile 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 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.1 (T1200 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs NVENC 6.0 (T1200 Mobile). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1200 Mobile).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the T1200 Mobile's 95W — a 97.3% difference. The T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 95W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 275mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2 | 82.2+191% |
Value Analysis
The T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Hawaii | — |
| Release | March 26 2014 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #328 | #325 |
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