Quadro T1000 vs FirePro W8100

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 Quadro T1000 is positioned at rank 90 and the FirePro W8100 is on rank 254, so the Quadro T1000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro T1000

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

94%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

92%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

91%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

89%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

88%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

86%

#75

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

909%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

100%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

94%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

90%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8100

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#253

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#255

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#259

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#260

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#264

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T1000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro T1000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W8100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1000.

Insight	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W8100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $425 for the Quadro T1000, it costs 53% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 122.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+122.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($425)	✅More affordable ($200)

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.

Quadro T1000 Benchmark Check

FirePro W8100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro T1000 and FirePro W8100

Quadro T1000

The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.

FirePro W8100

The FirePro W8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 824 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,812 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro T1000 scores 6,505 and the FirePro W8100 reaches 6,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1000 is built on Turing while the FirePro W8100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm.

Feature	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
G3D Mark Score	6,505	6,812+5%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro T1000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W8100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000) vs 12 (FirePro W8100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100).

Feature	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Turing)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T1000 draws 50W versus the FirePro W8100's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1000) vs 350W (FirePro W8100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 156mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 87°C.

Feature	Quadro T1000	FirePro W8100
TDP	50W-77%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	156mm	241mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-25%	87°C
Perf/Watt	130.1+320%	31.0

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Value Analysis

The Quadro T1000 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $425, while the FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 and now averages $200. The FirePro W8100 costs 52.9% less ($225 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (Quadro T1000) vs 34.1 (FirePro W8100) — the FirePro W8100 offers 122.9% better value. The Quadro T1000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).