T1000 8GB vs FirePro W9100

Performance Spectrum - GPU

T1000 8GB

50

7,674

0.0%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

FirePro W9100

275

7,748

+1.0%

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 T1000 8GB is positioned at rank 94 and the FirePro W9100 is on rank 299, so the T1000 8GB 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 T1000 8GB

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

99%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

98%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

96%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

94%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

91%

#79

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

962%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

100%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

96%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

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 T1000 8GB is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The T1000 8GB 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% 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 T1000 8GB.

Insight	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑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 FirePro W9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 91.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+91.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of T1000 8GB and FirePro W9100

T1000 8GB

The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 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 T1000 8GB scores 7,674 and the FirePro W9100 reaches 7,748 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T1000 8GB is built on Turing while the FirePro W9100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (T1000 8GB) vs 2,816 (FirePro W9100). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB) vs 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100).

Feature	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
G3D Mark Score	7,674	7,748
Architecture	Turing	GCN 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2816+214%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.5 TFLOPS	5.238 TFLOPS+110%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	176+214%
L1 Cache	896 KB+27%	704 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The T1000 8GB 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: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000 8GB) vs 12 (FirePro W9100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB) vs H.264 (FirePro W9100).

Feature	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
Encoder	NVENC 7.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The T1000 8GB draws 50W versus the FirePro W9100's 275W — a 138.5% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000 8GB) vs 350W (FirePro W9100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 156mm vs 275mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 93.

Feature	T1000 8GB	FirePro W9100
TDP	50W-82%	275W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	156mm	275mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-25%	93
Perf/Watt	153.5+444%	28.2

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Value Analysis

The T1000 8GB launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 and now averages $200. The FirePro W9100 costs 47.4% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T1000 8GB) vs 38.7 (FirePro W9100) — the FirePro W9100 offers 91.6% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).