Radeon R9 380 vs FirePro W9000

Radeon R9 380

2015Boost: 970 MHz

FirePro W9000

2012Core: 975 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 380

220

6,000

0.0%

Radeon RX 560X

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

6,157

+2.6%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9000

#302

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9593%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

100%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

99%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

98%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

96%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

92%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

90%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

89%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

89%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

86%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380.

Insight	Radeon R9 380	FirePro W9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 380 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 192.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 380	FirePro W9000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+192.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

Radeon R9 380 Benchmark Check

FirePro W9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 380 and FirePro W9000

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

FirePro W9000

The FirePro W9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,157 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 380 scores 6,000 and the FirePro W9000 reaches 6,157 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro W9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 380) vs 2,048 (FirePro W9000). Raw compute: 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000).

Feature	Radeon R9 380	FirePro W9000
G3D Mark Score	6,000	6,157+3%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.476 TFLOPS	3.994 TFLOPS+15%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	448 KB	512 KB+14%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 380	FirePro W9000
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 R9 380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W9000 has 6 GB. The FirePro W9000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 380) vs 768 KB (FirePro W9000) — the FirePro W9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	FirePro W9000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon R9 380) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000).

Feature	Radeon R9 380	FirePro W9000
Encoder	—	VCE 1.0
Decoder	—	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 380 draws 220W versus the FirePro W9000's 274W — a 21.9% difference. The Radeon R9 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380) vs 350W (FirePro W9000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	FirePro W9000
TDP	220W-20%	274W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	93°C
Perf/Watt	27.3+21%	22.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 380 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) vs 41.0 (FirePro W9000) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 192.7% better value. The Radeon R9 380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).