Radeon Pro 580
VS
FirePro W9100

Radeon Pro 580 vs FirePro W9100

AMD

Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS

FirePro W9100

2014Core: 930 MHz

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 Radeon Pro 580 is positioned at rank 93 and the FirePro W9100 is on rank 299, so the Radeon Pro 580 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 Radeon Pro 580

#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
98%
#50
97%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
95%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
93%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
93%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
90%
#78
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
952%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
100%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
99%
#99
Quadro K620
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
95%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
95%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 33.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+33.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580 and FirePro W9100

AMD

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 and the FirePro W9100 reaches 7,748 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W9100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 2,816 (FirePro W9100). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100).

FeatureRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
G3D Mark Score
7,753
7,748
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2304
2816+22%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.53 TFLOPS+6%
5.238 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
144
176+22%
L1 Cache
576 KB
704 KB+22%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 580 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W9100 has 16 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) vs 1 MB (FirePro W9100) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
16 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 12 (FirePro W9100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
DirectX
12.0
12
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs H.264 (FirePro W9100).

FeatureRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
Encoder
VCE 3.4
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD 6.3
UVD 4.2
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the FirePro W9100's 275W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) vs 350W (FirePro W9100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 93.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
TDP
150W-45%
275W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
275mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C-9%
93
Perf/Watt
51.7+83%
28.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 and now averages $200. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 38.7 (FirePro W9100) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 33.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon Pro 580FirePro W9100
MSRP
$500-88%
$4000
Avg Price (30d)
$150-25%
$200
Performance per Dollar
51.7+34%
38.7
Codename
Polaris 20
Hawaii
Release
June 5 2017
March 26 2014
Ranking
#327
#328