Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs FirePro W9100

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 W9100

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Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

100%

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Tesla K20m

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7615%

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GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

100%

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FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

100%

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GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

98%

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FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

93%

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GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

91%

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GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

89%

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NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

89%

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FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

88%

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NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

88%

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GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

87%

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Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

85%

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FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

84%

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Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

82%

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Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP 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 FirePro W9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580 2048SP.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $200 for the FirePro W9100, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 228.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+228.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️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.

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

FirePro W9100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 2048SP and FirePro W9100

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the FirePro W9100 reaches 7,748 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W9100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 2,816 (FirePro W9100). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
G3D Mark Score	7,633	7,748+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2816+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.259 TFLOPS	5.238 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	176+38%
L1 Cache	512 KB	704 KB+38%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 16 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 1 MB (FirePro W9100) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12 (FirePro W9100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
DirectX	12	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: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs H.264 (FirePro W9100).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the FirePro W9100's 275W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 350W (FirePro W9100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 93.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
TDP	150W-45%	275W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	275mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-19%	93
Perf/Watt	50.9+80%	28.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 38.7 (FirePro W9100) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 228.7% better value. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	FirePro W9100
MSRP	$229-94%	$4000
Avg Price (30d)	$60-70%	$200
Performance per Dollar	127.2+229%	38.7
Codename	Polaris 20	Hawaii
Release	October 15 2018	March 26 2014
Ranking	#334	#328