Radeon RX 6500 vs FirePro W9100

Radeon RX 6500

FirePro W9100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 6500

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

7,748

+1.8%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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 RX 6500 is positioned at rank 118 and the FirePro W9100 is on rank 299, so the Radeon RX 6500 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 RX 6500

#108

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#110

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#111

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#115

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#116

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro W9100 is significantly newer (2014 vs 0). The FirePro W9100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	Legacy (Standard Node)	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $200 for the FirePro W9100, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 31% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+31%)	❌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.

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

FirePro W9100 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6500 and FirePro W9100

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 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 6500 scores 7,610 and the FirePro W9100 reaches 7,748 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
G3D Mark Score	7,610	7,748+2%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro W9100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6500 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: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 12 (FirePro W9100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500) vs H.264 (FirePro W9100).

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6500 draws 75W versus the FirePro W9100's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500) vs 350W (FirePro W9100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 172mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 93.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	FirePro W9100
TDP	75W-73%	275W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	172mm	275mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C-9%	93
Perf/Watt	101.5+260%	28.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 38.7 (FirePro W9100) — the Radeon RX 6500 offers 31% better value.