Radeon R9 Nano vs FirePro S10000

Radeon R9 Nano

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 Nano

175

4,609

+1.6%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 260

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

4,537

0.0%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 360

Radeon RX 550 (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 S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 Nano is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 Nano offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Nano holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $500), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 154% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+154%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($200)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 Nano Benchmark Check

FirePro S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 Nano and FirePro S10000

Radeon R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 Nano scores 4,609 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Nano is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	4,609+2%	4,537
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096	4096 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.192 TFLOPS+141%	3.405 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+5%	950 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32 ×2
TMUs	256+129%	112 ×2
L1 Cache	1 MB+127%	0.44 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
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 Nano comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the Radeon R9 Nano has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	HBM	GDDR5
Bus Width	4096-bit+6300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 3.2.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 3.2
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 Nano draws 175W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon R9 Nano is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 152mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	FirePro S10000
TDP	175W-53%	375W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	1x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	152mm	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	26.3+117%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. The Radeon R9 Nano costs 60% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the Radeon R9 Nano offers 152.7% better value. The Radeon R9 Nano is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).