RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q vs FirePro V9800
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
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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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is positioned at rank 393 and the FirePro V9800 is on rank 368, so the FirePro V9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V9800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $8,565 for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3301.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3301.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565) | ✅More affordable ($250) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q and FirePro V9800
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.
FirePro V9800
The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q scores 2,747 and the FirePro V9800 reaches 2,727 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the FirePro V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 1,280 (FirePro V9800). Raw compute: 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800).
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,747 | 2,727 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 24064+1780% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 126 TFLOPS+6689% | 1.856 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 192+500% | 32 |
| TMUs | 752+840% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 23.5 MB+7481% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 128 MB+25500% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V9800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V9800) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 512-bit+700% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 MB+25500% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs None (FirePro V9800). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800).
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 9th Gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 6th Gen | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q draws 600W versus the FirePro V9800's 150W — a 120% difference. The FirePro V9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 350W (FirePro V9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 150W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 267mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 18.2+296% |
Value Analysis
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565 MSRP and currently averages $8565, while the FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 and now averages $250. The FirePro V9800 costs 97.1% less ($8315 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 10.9 (FirePro V9800) — the FirePro V9800 offers 3533.3% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | FirePro V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8565 | $3499-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8565 | $250-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 10.9+3533% |
| Codename | GB202 | Cayman |
| Release | March 18 2025 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #609 | #656 |
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