RTX A400 vs FirePro W9000

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 RTX A400 is positioned at rank 26 and the FirePro W9000 is on rank 317, so the RTX A400 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 RTX A400

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

79%

#11

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

333%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

75%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

70%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

69%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

69%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

68%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

90%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

83%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

72%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A400 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2012). The RTX A400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 RTX A400.

Insight	RTX A400	FirePro W9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	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 RTX A400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $135 versus $150 for the FirePro W9000, it costs 10% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A400	FirePro W9000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($135)	⚠️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.

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

FirePro W9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A400 and FirePro W9000

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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 RTX A400 scores 5,983 and the FirePro W9000 reaches 6,157 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A400 is built on Ampere while the FirePro W9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (RTX A400) vs 2,048 (FirePro W9000). Raw compute: 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (FirePro W9000).

Feature	RTX A400	FirePro W9000
G3D Mark Score	5,983	6,157+3%
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2048+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.706 TFLOPS	3.994 TFLOPS+48%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	128+433%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A400	FirePro W9000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A400 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: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTX A400	FirePro W9000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A400 draws 50W versus the FirePro W9000's 274W — a 138.3% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A400) vs 350W (FirePro W9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RTX A400	FirePro W9000
TDP	50W-82%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	93°C
Perf/Watt	119.7+432%	22.5

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Value Analysis

The RTX A400 launched at $135 MSRP and currently averages $135, while the FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 and now averages $150. The RTX A400 costs 10% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.3 (RTX A400) vs 41.0 (FirePro W9000) — the RTX A400 offers 8% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2012).